Forensic Peer Advocate-Oregon State Hospital-PA2 SR27

Initial Posting Date:

10/21/2024

Application Deadline:

11/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,998 - $7,647

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forensic Peer Advocate-Oregon State Hospital-PA2 SR27

Job Description:

Forensic Peer Advocate-Oregon State Hospital-PA2 SR27

The Peer RecoveryDepartment within the Oregon State Hospital in Salem is seeking a Forensic Peer Advocate to join our team. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout the state. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all.

The primary purpose of the Forensic Peer Advocate is to:

• Develop protocols and processes for accessing Forensic Peer Advocate services
• Create materials detailing the scope of Forensic Peer Advocate services (e.g., brochures, flyers, manuals)
• Track and evaluate patient engagement with Forensic Peer Advocate services
• Prepare program continuous improvement recommendations based on data collection and evaluation
• Develop protocols and processes (i.e., standard work) for resolving patient advocacy needs (e.g., screening, assessment, collaborative review)
• Coordinate Forensic Peer Advocate outcomes quarterly reports for stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Administrative Team, Executive Team, Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board, Oregon Consumer Advisory Council)
• Develop Forensic Peer Advocate service recipient feedback and evaluation process and protocol
• Review and evaluate individual Forensic Peer Advocacy requests (i.e., review requests and determine appropriateness of service)
• Initiate primary response to Forensic Peer Advocacy requests (i.e., meet with requesting party)
• Initiate secondary response to Forensic Peer Advocacy requests (i.e., investigate details of the issue)
• Initiate tertiary response to Forensic Peer Advocacy requests (i.e., seek resolution of the issue)
• Determine at each stage of the process whether Forensic Peer Advocate services are appropriate to the situation and, if they are not, refer the patient to the relevant resource or entity
• Coordinate with internal partners to resolve patient advocacy needs (e.g., unit staff, Interdisciplinary Treatment teams, Program Executive Teams)
• Coordinate with external partners to resolve patient advocacy needs (e.g., OSHAB, HSD, OEI)
• Facilitate issue resolution discussion and debrief with the patient
• Actively solicit and support patient evaluation of their Forensic Peer Advocate service experience

What you will do!

The Forensic Peer Advocate will provide advocacy support to individuals committed to the custody and care of the Oregon State Hospital, through the use of peer support ethics, principles, and values. 

What's in it for you?

• A position where your input and contributions impact Oregonians 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month, and many other paid leave days
• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Pension and retirement programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts

This posting will be used to fill one Permanent, full-time position. This position is represented by a union, SEIU.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years' experience coordinating or administering a program
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Required Special Qualifications:

• The incumbent must have completed a recognized Peer Support training and be certified as a Traditional Health Care Worker.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support training expected within six months of hire if needed.
• The incumbent in this position will identify as having “lived experience” of being a consumer of mental health services, so that mutual sharing may occur according to peer support principals
• Knowledge of Peer Support ethics, principles, and values.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Ability to effectively deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive / appropriate, and inclusive services.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development on the topics of anti-racism, elimination of health inequities, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices, trauma-informed practices, social determinants of health and equity, universal accessibility, and development of diverse and inclusive work environments.
• Experience and skills in trauma-informed and cross-cultural communication.
• Experience collaborating with individuals and communities that are most impacted by historical and current social and health inequities.
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record preferred

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Attach a Cover Letter describing how your education and/or experience meets the minimum and special qualifications  listed above
• Attach Resume

Please ensure you’ve 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 visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa Perez. Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711) Email: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information:

• After submitting your online application, log in to your Workday account to review and finalize any pending tasks or required actions that are necessary to complete the application process.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. 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.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test; this includes marijuana due the use of federal funds within Oregon State Hospital.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.