Columbia Community Mental Health - Saint Helens, OR
posted about 2 months ago
Cornerstone at Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH) stands as a beacon of hope and healing, providing residential level care for those with severe and persistent mental illness. This residential facility is dedicated to fostering a safe environment with a diverse array of mental health services, including personalized therapy sessions, medication management, and life skills training. Cornerstone ensures each individual's unique needs are met with precision and empathy, offering round-the-clock care and supervision that nurtures their well-being. The Community Support Specialist position is an on-call role within the Residential department, with a salary range of $21.54 to $28.71 per hour. The starting wage is determined using a bona fide factor system that considers years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills related to the job requirements. This role involves providing direct client services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues who reside in the agency's residential facilities. Community Support Specialists are responsible for teaching activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and personal finance. They must possess the knowledge and abilities to model appropriate interpersonal and vocational skills and behaviors, effectively manage high-stress situations, handle unusual human behavior, and resolve conflicts. CCMH is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment. The organization encourages employees to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle systems of oppression, fostering an anti-racist, gender-affirming, class-conscious, and disability-aware workplace. This position is not remote and requires reliable transportation, a good driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of current automobile insurance.