Outreach Worker/Qmha - Trans+/Gender Diverse Services

Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

Prism Health is the only nonprofit LGBTQIA+ health center providing comprehensive primary care, behavioral healthcare, and pharmacy services in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho). Since opening its doors in 2017, Prism Health has become a model for culturally specific care and now serves over 1,500 patients with a wide range of services, from day-to-day primary care and pharmacy needs to targeted services like gender-affirming care and specialized population health screenings. Prism Health is part of Cascade AIDS Project (CAP NW), the oldest and largest service provider in the Pacific Northwest for people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more about us at www.capnw.organd www.prismhealth.org.

Prism Health is excited to announce that we are hiring an experienced Outreach Worker/QMHA for Trans+ / Gender Diverse Services. The Outreach Worker/QMHAprovides services to transgender identified individuals enrolled in Primary Care or Behavioral Health services who have been identified as having case management needs. The Outreach Worker/QMHA works to connect individuals to resources, promote greater independence, community integration, and recovery. This position will work collaboratively with the Peer Support Specialist to help resolve barriers and connect individuals with resources in the community.

CAP and Prism Health have a commitment to equity and inclusion which is reflected in our hiring practices. As part of this commitment, we seek persons with lived experience of systemic oppression and non-dominant cultures; including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; transgender, non-binary, and other LGBTQ+ people; and people with disabilities, including HIV.

The person in this position will be utilized between Prism Health and Providence Health & Services. This position includes travel throughout the service area for meetings and client home-visits. Must be available to work evenings and weekends for required agency events. This.

NOTE: This is a non-management, union-represented position. The compensation, benefits, and conditions of work for this position are collectively bargained.

COMPENSATION: $51,272 annually

Successful candidates will have:

· Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to travel throughout the service area on a regular basis.

· Demonstrated problem-solving skills and familiarity with de-escalation techniques.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

CAP is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Any non-temporary full-time or part-time employee (working .5FTE or greater) is considered eligible for the benefits below:

Vacation + Leave + Other

• Cell Phone Reimbursement (if not assigned a company phone)
• 21 days of paid vacation (168 hours) each year of employment beginning in year three
• Continue Education Reimbursement
• 12 days of paid health leave per year
• 12.4 paid holidays per year
• Pre-Tax Transportation Program
• Longevity bonus – two weeks of paid leave on the fourth anniversary, must be used within two years after the date awarded. Additional longevity bonuses are awarded at eight-year and 12-year anniversaries
• 16 days of paid vacation (128 hours) each year for the first two years of employment

Retirement

• 401(k) Plan – CAP matches employee contributions up to 3% of salary, this benefit includes on-call and per diem staff

Health Coverage

• Voluntary supplemental vision insurance (Lincoln)
• Medical and vision insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for employees (Kaiser Permanente)
• Dental insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for employees (Lincoln or Willamette Dental)
• Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave

• Long-term disability insurance (Mutual of Omaha)
• Short-term disability insurance (Mutual of Omaha)
• Life Insurance ($100,000) and AD&D insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for the employee (Mutual of Omaha)

Loan Forgiveness Programs – Employees are eligible to apply to the following programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI) Program
• Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (licensed and unlicensed providers)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· QMHA credential through MHACBO

· Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or one year of relevant work, education, training, or experience.

· Knowledgeable about the lived experience of experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues and willingness to mindfully share those experiences.

· Successful experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and persons who have experienced homelessness, persons with a mental illness and/or substance abuse.

· Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical discussions for how CAP can better support the communities we serve.

· Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet.

· Ability to work independently or within a team with accountability; exercise sound judgment and discretion, maintain healthy boundaries, respect, discretion, and professionalism always.

· On occasion, be available to work evenings and weekends for required agency events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· CADC through MHACBO

· Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish.

· Experience working with OCHIN Epic electronic health record (EHR).

· Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workplace or community settings.

CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved). Employees not subject to a state or federal vaccine mandate will be required to undergo regular testing for COVID-19 at no cost to the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,272.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location