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Applications will be accepted until need is fulfilled.
THE POSITION:
Positions
exist to provide general support to the clinical activity of Mental
Health Child and Family staff. Essential functions: To provide
youth clients with a positive role model who will listen to, support and
encourage them. Help clients learn to express themselves more clearly,
improve social skills, improve problem-solving skills by discussing
possible solutions, and set academic and/or life goals then encourage
client to achieve those goals. Within pre-identified professional
boundaries, must be able to establish a relationship that is trusting,
friendly and open with the client by gaining the confidence of the
client. Assist the client develop life skills appropriate for age and
maturity of that client. Act as a model for values and positive
behaviors. Act as a model of clear and effective communication and
interaction with others. Share experiences and knowledge of the world in
which the client is expected to succeed. Help client find resources for
options and opportunities available to them as they grow. Requires
regular and consistent attendance. Marginal functions:
Assist Skills Trainer and Mental Health Specialist to help client meet
goals and remain stable.
Ideal
candidates will possess a caring, positive, friendly, non-judgmental
attitude, clear and effective verbal and written communication skills,
sensitivity to cultural heritage, and ability to work as part of a team
of caring adults for the benefit of the youth.
STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$10.92/hour - $12.51/hour, depending on experience. These positions are
part-time positions and may not have a set work schedule; these
positions are not benefited.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old, possess a valid Oregon
driver’s license at time of appointment; have an interest in working
one-to-one with youth, and have clear and effective verbal and written
communications skills.
In addition
to the above, applications will be evaluated based on the following:
Basic knowledge of treatment planning for the chronically
mentally ill (CMI) or mentally retarded/developmentally disabled (MR/DD);
basic knowledge of social service practices and procedures as it relates
to the CMI or MR/DD. Thorough knowledge of
how to
effectively communicate with youth; knowledge of how to actively listen
to youth; knowledge that mentor is part of a team meant to support
client; knowledge of positive values. Skills: Skill in
preparing records, reports and communications; use of automated
equipment. Abilities: Ability to plan, organize and
implement activities; teach basic socialization and living skills to
individual with various learning levels; operate job related equipment
such as computer, motor vehicle; relate to a diverse population of CMI
or MR/DD individuals; make decisions independently in accordance with
established policies and procedures and use initiative and judgment in
completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification
and resolution techniques; work independently, efficiently organize and
prioritize time and meet established deadlines; remain clam and use good
judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously
meet and deal effectively with other employees, public agencies,
hospitals, clients and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is performed in
various locations; i.e., residential living setting, schools, juvenile
correction facility, community setting, faith-based setting, etc.
Incumbents may participate in physical activities with youth clients.
Positions require bending, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding,
lifting up to 15 pounds, sitting, standing and walking. A reasonable
amount of driving is required.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
To determine
if each finalist is physically qualified to perform the essential
functions of the position, hiring is conditional upon satisfactory
results of a post-offer pre-hire physical examination that includes a
chemical detection screening, conducted at County expense.
DRIVING
RECORD:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the
interview a recent Court Printout driving history obtained from the
DMV. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery and longer for out of state
driving records.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Finalists for this position will be made an offer of employment
contingent upon passing a full criminal offender record check in
accordance with guidelines outlined in ORS 181.536-181.537. A
disqualifying event, as defined in OAR Chapter 309, Division 18, and
determined by the State of Oregon, will result in denial or termination
of employment.
Douglas County is a drug free workplace. |
