PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience No minimum education or experience required.

Certifications This individual will have attended a peer support conference/training.

Individual will work toward Peer Certification in Oregon.

Other Skills and Abilities Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members, co-workers, community partners, and the public.

Ability to represent CCS within the community and at State or regional meetings, including the ability to speak in public.

Knowledge, understanding and willingness to adhere to confidentiality laws and expectations.

Must be able to work independently, without constant and strict supervision.

Must posses conflict resolution skills.

Ability and willingness to be at work on time and follow direction from a supervisor.

Must have good typing skills, have knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public.

Information communicated ranges from routine/basic to complex and confidential information.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists.

If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more liability coverage for property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary.

CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching.

Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials, and talking on phone.

This position may occasionally be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

The employee needs to be able participate in vehicle travel between business offices, client homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment and in many community settings such as schools, client homes, hospitals, jails, other public agencies and community groups in a variety of locations.

The noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally may be exposed to loud noise such as raised voice levels and alarms.

This position is exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office (i.e., moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and electrical shock).

Community Counseling Solutions IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Salary Description $21.15 - $30.53 per hour, depending on experience