Yamhill County Health and Human Services has multiple temporary, part-time/on-call positions available for Human Services Associates to provide coverage when additional staffing is needed. This position works with individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring mental health and addictions challenges who reside in our crisis respite or supported housing programs and/or participate on the community-integrated work crews for treatment and rehabilitation purposes. Responsibilities include providing supportive counseling, individual and group skills training, rehabilitative janitorial work group supervision/skills training, some case management and coordination with treatment team providers, medication monitoring and training, charting, and documentation. Work shifts will include days, swing, and weekends.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a human services related field in addition to a combination of one year of work/relevant experience and two years' post high school education, or a high school diploma and three years' work/relevant experience in human services. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above. Must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment. Must also meet QMHA/QADAC requirements per State Medicaid rule and have the ability to obtain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) upon hire. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon, and an acceptable driving record. Successful completion of a background check is also required.

The successful candidate will have excellent skills in organization, paperwork management, and communication - both verbally and in writing, in addition to typing and computer proficiency and will be dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, with the ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. Knowledge of psychiatric medications and experience working with MAR's (Medication Administration Records) is preferred but training may be available.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at .

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please .

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