Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Annual Pay Range: $69,154.62 - $87,595.45

Hourly Pay Range: $33.247415 - $42.113198

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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Clackamas County Behavior Health Division is committed to continuing to lift up a strong, evolving, responsive spectrum of peer-delivered services.

The primary role of the Peer System Coordinator (Program Planner) is to serve as the point person and subject matter expert for the Behavioral Health Division’s (BHD) multiple peer service contracts. This is a collaborative position, working with partners within the Division and the County, peer service agencies, local and state workgroups, and advisory councils. Competitive candidates will have experience in similar collaborative roles, overseeing and monitoring contracts & reports, have a results-oriented technical aptitude, and first-hand lived experience as it relates to peer support services. Lived experience refers to having first-hand experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The word “lived” is used to differentiate from others who may have experience of working with people with mental health and/or substance use conditions, but have not personally lived with or through those challenges.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Per the Oregon Health Authority, (OAR 333-091-1010 & OAR 333-019-1030), this position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Prior to the start of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception in place with the County as a qualification of employment.

• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a PSS, PWS, or CRM.
• Must be certified and in good standing as a peer support specialist, peer wellness specialist, or certified recovery mentor (PSS/PWS/CRM) as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Project management experience
• Program development experience
• Public Sector (government) work experience

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

• Provide on-site oversight/consultation of all BHD's contracted peer programs, both embedded within the division's programs, and other programs across the county.
• Work with community providers and the community at large to (a) identify current needs and ideas for peer services; (b) research and recommend opportunities to meet those needs (grants, partnerships, etc.), and (c) share/incorporate new and evolving ideas for effective and creative peer programs.
• Represent Clackamas County Peer Services at Oregon Health Authority, Regional, CCO and County committee and planning meetings, advisory councils, and other peer service projects throughout the state.
• Work in collaboration with BHD staff (including but not limited to Contracts, Finance, Procurement, and QM) on all aspects of procurement, contract development, and oversight to ensure deliverables are met.
• Organize and chair steering and advisory committees for peer delivered services. Facilitate and/or participate in other committees and initiatives applying the peer lens during discussion and decision making.
• Provide technical assistance to peer-run organizations providing services within Clackamas County, in service of a continually improving and responsive peer-delivered service system.
• Facilitate the development of partnerships between peer-run organizations, other community groups, and existing social service systems.
• Work with County partners to identify opportunities for public presentations (both within the County, and throughout the community) about peer services. Present information to the public and other agencies, and work with Promotion/Prevention and other BHD programs to identify such opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off).

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division strives to provide excellent mental health and addictions services to Clackamas County residents who receive Medicaid and Medicare, or who may be uninsured. We offer services through partner providers located throughout the county. We also offer direct service through our Crisis Services programs.

Behavioral Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Jenn Johnson, Recruiter
JJohnson2@clackamas.us