Peer Support Specialist—Family Support Specialist bei Benton County
Benton County · Corvallis, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Corvallis
About the Department
Benton County is seeking a Peer Support Specialist—Family Support Specialist to join the Benton County Health Department!
Job Summary
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is a parent or guardian with lived experience of raising a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental or other health challenges and uses that experience to offer support through a peer relationship. The FSS role is to support the parent/guardian, help them to engage in the programs in which they are enrolled, and actively participate on their team and/or treatment process and make informed decisions that drive the process. The FSS uses personal and professional life experience to help parents in navigating systems and to amplify parent/caregiver voice, choice and involvement. The FSS will work alongside our Wraparound and Mobile Response Stabilization Services (“MRSS”, previously Crisis and Transition Services) teams to support the unique needs of these families by using consistent and unified principles of the Family Support practice and competencies. The FSS specializes in supporting the parent/guardian and will work closely with the Youth Partner who specializes in supporting the youth.
The FSS will work as part of the Children and Family team within the Behavioral Health Department. This position will be housed in the Children and Family building on Research Way in Corvallis, however much of this work will be conducted in the community (homes, schools, and other community locations determined by family preference). This position will work collaboratively with both our internal interdisciplinary team as well as with our external community partners. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has their own experience navigating child-serving systems (DHS, Developmental Diversity, Juvenile Justice Department, School systems [IEP or 504 process], housing entities, foster system, etc.) and is willing to share with and support another parent or guardian who is currently navigating those same systems. If you are someone who fits this description and are also dependable, creative, flexible, a team player, an advocate, and have the ability to manage your own schedule--please apply!
Click herefor a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
The first review of applications will be on September 5, 2025.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
- Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
- 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your whole family without paying a dime.
- The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
- In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- A free wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
- We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
- Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
- Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
- Annual salary range of:
- $46,463.04 - $64,868.10
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
- For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
- Have benefits questions?
- Reach out to us anytime:[email protected]
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- One year of technical training beyond high school in substance abuse, social work, or closely related field; AND
- One year of social work, psychology, counseling, recovery orientated peer services, mental health outreach or closely related experience in the field of assignment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.
The following are required for this position:
- Must possess an approved Peer Specialist training certification or be able to obtain certification within six months of employment as a condition of hire. (Traditional Healthcare Worker Certification-Family Support Specialist)
- Must have experience as a parent or guardian of a child involved in the mental health system.
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Strong organizational skills
Solid work ethic
Dependable
Consistent with follow-through
Bilingual
Kristi Reher, LPC
Children and Family Program Manager
Benton County Health Services
Telephone: (541) 766-6827
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
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How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected]or by phone at 541-766-6081. Jetzt bewerben
