Employment Opportunities
Job Listings for 9/7/2010
EXECUTIVE LISTINGS:
Deputy County Legal Counsel
(JOB# CC-50)
DESCRIPTION:
There is a fulltime position for an attorney knowledgeable in administrative, property, contract, government, employment and criminal law, and acquainted with local government and county administrative models. A minimum of 2 years experience as an attorney with government law practice is preferred. Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, admitted to practice law in Oregon and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon at the time of appointment and to remain in good standing. Will be subject to a background check. A more extensive job description is attached below
Yamhill was established in 1843 as one of the four original districts of the Oregon Territory and is now the tenth most populated Oregon county with just under 100,000 residents. Yamhill County is widely acknowledged as the premier wine producing region in the Pacific Northwest. Portland and Salem are a short drive away, as are the Oregon Coast and Mt. Hood. George Fox University and Linfield College are both located in Yamhill County. The average temperature is 39 degrees in January and 65 in July. The County’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, wine production, steel manufacturing, forets products, dental instruments and aircraft servicing. There are many available recreational opportunities, ample and affordable housing, and educational opportunities for all ages. Obtain the required job application at www.co.yamhill.or.us (or call job line at (503) 434-7504) and return to the address indicated not later than 5:00 p.m., September 15, 2010 (postmarks not accepted).SALARY:
anticipated at hire, depending on experience is $4944 to $5547/month; the full salary range is $4944 - $6186. Generous benefits include medical, dental, vision, various deferred compensation plans, generous paid leaves, holidays, Public Employees Retirement System.Closes:
5:00 p.m., September 15, 2010 (postmarks not accepted).Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
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NON-EXECUTIVE LISTINGS:
Mental Health Associate / QMHA
(JOB# PH-39)
Regular part-time (18/hrs/week)DESCRIPTION:
Seeking dynamic, flexible, dedicated Mental Health Associate/QMHA to work on-site at the Enhanced Care Program and Residential Treatment Facility in McMinnville. These programs provide an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for individuals with serious & persistent mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions. This position works as part of the mental health team to support residents who demonstrate challenging behaviors and psychiatric symptoms. Position includes evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities: Implementation of individual service & support plans and behavioral support strategies; facilitation of group activities (focusing on socialization, skills training, recreation, physical health and fitness and spiritual expression), provision of individual services and skills training (including assistance with money management, establishing positive community contacts, nutritional education, and safety awareness), and documentation of services provided. A more complete job description is appended below.
Requirements: Bachelor degree in behavioral sciences field or a combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training, and experience. Must possess valid driver’s license. Must be able to communicate effectively, work successfully in a team environment, and understand mental health assessment/service terminology, and apply the concepts.SALARY:
anticipated at hire: $15.98 - $18.49/hour depending on experience.
Full salary range: $15.98 - $22.20/hour.Closes:
When filledIn order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
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Deputy District Attorney II
(JOB# DA-49)
DESCRIPTION:
Fulltime position for circuit court, misdemeanor and felony caseload including trials, intake, motions and other duties as assigned. Must be a member of OSB. Two to five years experience in criminal prosecution preferred; experience in major person felony cases preferred; experience in significant domestic violence cases preferred. Must pass criminal background check. (A generic job description is attached)SALARY:
$4749 - $5342, month anticipated at hire depending on experience;
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid leave & holidays; PERS.
Full salary range $4749 - $5968/month.Closes:
September 10, 2010, 5:00 p.m. (postmarks not accepted)Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
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Internship
Public Health
(JOB# ph-99)
DESCRIPTION:
The internship program is designed to provide work opportunities and practical learning experiences for college students to enhance their academic preparation and expose them to public health service at the County level.
Eligibility: To be eligible for an internship, a student must be enrolled in an approved educational institution. Students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees are welcome to apply. Internship may be part-time or full-time based on requirements of the project and the student’s availability. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required of interns during ten-week academic terms.
Types of Internships: Intern projects may include work in one or more of the following areas: Safe Routes to School, Outreach to the Schools, Worksite Wellness, Healthy Active Environments, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Physical Activity and Nutrition policy, Tobacco Prevention and Education, Community Forums, and Sexual Health and Pregnancy Prevention.
How to Apply:
1.Complete and submit the internship application with required attachments. (Please do not submit the traditional Yamhill County employment application form)
2. Applications are collected throughout the year and as internship opportunities become available, applicants are notified of internship position vacancies.
3. If selected, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview (no telephone interviews).
For more information:
Mini Suarez
Yamhill County Public Health Office Coordinator
503-434-7525
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Supervisor
Classification: Health & Human Services Specialist III
(JOB# FY-25)
DESCRIPTION:
Advanced therapist proving supervision in specialized programs of chemical dependency and mental health. Responsibility includes program evaluation and teaching professional techniques and skills, performance of consulting and information activities encompassing a wide spectrum of community agencies and professional disciplines. Provides primary clinical and administrative supervision to the human services staff; supervises other human services staff and students; may exercise partial supervision over clerical personnel; provides leadership to less experienced staff Supervises QMHA and QMHP staff who provide services for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs and alcohol and other drug abuse problems, including caseload assignments and clinical supervision.
Applicants must have a master's degree or a Ph.D. from an accredited professional school of the individual's specialty plus five years postgraduate experience in the specialty area or ten years experience as a human services specialist or its equivalent. Requires relevant licensing. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred. Demonstrated progressive experience in leadership and/or supervisory roles required.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
SALARY:
$4021 - 5139 /month at hire, depending on experience. Premier benefits available, including health, life and short term-disability insurance and Public Employees Retirement System.Closes:
when filled
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Adult Mental Health Program
(JOB# MH-46)
DESCRIPTION:
This is a 15 - 16 hours a week position for a psychiatric registered nurse to provide professional nursing services for a residential support program and an outpatient adult mental health program. Responsibilities include medication dispensing and tracking services, as needed, for individuals with serious mental illness who reside in the county’s residential programs or participate in its assertive community treatment or outpatient program.
Additional duties will include consultation and medication administration monitoring with contracted nursing homes to meet the medication requirements outlined in foster care OAR; will work with pharmacies in meeting clients’ medication needs; give injections, and assist clients in applying for free medications and service documentation per State mandates. Responsibilities also include, for part of the work week, after-hours telephonic consultation to residential staff regarding medication questions.
Must possess effective communication skills, excellent organizational and nursing skills; demonstrate self-initiative and be able to work as part of a team in a demanding work environment.
Primarily day shift, but may vary with program needs.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).SALARY:
$45/hourCloses:
Closes when filled; employment available immediatelyEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
Community Integration Specialist
Classification: Health & Human Services Specialist I
(JOB# MH-45)
DESCRIPTION:
The Adult Mental Health Program is seeking an energetic, committed individual for a regular, fulltime position to serve adults with a serious and persistent mental illness who may also experience a co-occurring substance use disorder in successfully integrating into the community.
The position will serve individuals living in a variety of housing structures including crises respite housing and independent living. Responsibilities include providing individual skills training, facilitating activity groups, case management services, medication monitoring and training, supportive counseling and coordination with treatment team providers; tracking data for crisis respite services and providing support to residential team members including orientation of on-call and new residential services staff. The position works closely with the adult mental health treatment team including RN’s in medication monitoring program. Must work both as part of a service team and independently. Schedule may include some week night and weekend hours as well as pager responsibilities. Will coordinate schedules with after-hours crisis support, track & order supplies for crisis respite program; assist program supervisor with assigned tasks.
Requires working knowledge and techniques of community mental health; ability to understand the behavior of people under stress; to develop cooperative relationships with clients, their families and allied community partners; ability to interpret community mental health and chemical dependency services; to prepare concise and complete client case management treatment and progress records in compliance with contract mandates. (A generic Mental Health Specialist I job classification description is attached.)
Minimum experience & training: Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related field or equivalent direct services experience; valid Oregon driver’s license or acceptable reliable transportation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).SALARY:
$3208 - $3682/month at hire, depending on experience (Full salary range: $3208 - $4199). Premier benefits available, including health, life and short term disability insurance, Public Employees Retirement SystemCloses:
when filled.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
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Office Specialist II
Public Health Division
(JOB# PH-38)
Part-time, on call positions available
Spanish language skills required
DESCRIPTION:
On-call positions in public health clinic to provide reception and clerical support. Will involve considerable public and telephone customer service, data entry, ability to maintain confidentiality. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets desirable. No specific work hours or schedule.
The position requires sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the required duties. A generic job description for the Office Specialist II classification, listing general expectations for the position, is attached.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).SALARY:
11.09 - $13.04/hour, depending on experience; no benefits available.Closes:
When filled.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
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CRISIS SPECIALIST - MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2
$19.83 - $26.58/hour depending on experience
Job# T554-11
The Psychiatric Crisis Center (“PCC”) of Salem is an agency which provides crisis response services to clients of the Yamhill County Mental Health Department. PCC has asked that the County post the following employment opportunity.
Because this is not a Yamhill County employment position, do not fill out a County application form. Instead, please call Kevin at (503) 585-4949.
The position requires a master’s degree in psychology, sociology or related field and one year experience. Must have current driver’s license and acceptable driving history. A background check is required. Applicants may be required to pass a drug screen. No benefits.
This position may be subject to the following: must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549). EEO.Contact:
View our recruitment flyer click here
For more information contact: Kevin (503) 585-4949,
Do NOT fill out a Yamhill County job application.
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