Supported Housing Specialist - CADC (Part to Full Time)

Yamhill County has one regular part-time to full-time position for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a valid CADC to provide on-site treatment and recovery support in five transitional housing and day treatment settings for adult men and women with children. The candidate will primarily be assigned to the Dads residential home and will be responsible for monitoring compliance, including abstinence testing through monitored urine screening. The adult residents will have a history of substance abuse and/or mental health disorders and are in the process of retaining or regaining custody of their children. Duties will include providing assistance/input in case treatment planning for clients in short-term housing, case management, and skills training services to assist residents in linking and accessing services and obtaining and maintaining entitlements. The role of this position is to promote hope, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy while providing education and case management services to assist adults in the development of healthy lifestyles and strengthening their parenting skills.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least one year of experience in a setting relevant to the duties and skills.
• Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
• Must also meet QMHA requirements per State Medicaid rule and have the ability to obtain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) upon hire.
• Must have a current CADC certificate, or the ability to obtain one within one year of starting.
• Must have an NPI number or the ability to obtain one upon employment.

Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate must have experience in Evidence-Based Practices, substance abuse treatment, criminality , and trauma-informed care, and a working knowledge of community behavioral health in addition to the ability to: engage with and understand the behavior of people under stress; develop collaborative relationships with clients, their families, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, public and private administrators, Certified Recovery Mentors, and the community in general; interpret community mental health and chemical dependence services; and prepare concise, complete clinical documentation, and other data recording. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and listening skills, computer proficiency, and will be dependable, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers, client, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. Must have excellent personal boundaries, organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines.

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

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).

Our Community

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.

Required Information

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. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. 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. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

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

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

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 Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Veterans' Preference

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 click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Status of your application

Please note that Yamhill County regularly communicates with candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from e-mail notifications from NEOGOV, it may impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings through NEOGOV and responses could be delayed.

Please refer to the Classification Specification for the knowledge, skills & abilities required for this position.

Please refer to the Classification Specification for the minimum experience and training/other requirements for this position.

Please refer to the Classification Specification for the work environment/physical demands for this position.