Project Director Oregon Peer Employment Network Job Description

FTE: up to .5 FTE

Salary: Based upon experience
Open: Until filled

Essential Duties

· Take the lead in planning, organizing, directing, and insuring the completion of all project activities, including those of subcontractors
· Participate in reviewing and advising adaptation of the curriculum for teaching employment facilitation skills to peer, including obtaining input from members of the project’s advisory council.
· Organize and provide training and technical assistance to individuals using curriculum
· Prepare timely reports to funder

Required Experience
. Knowledge of and experience with peer-run programs
. Knowledge of and experience using empowerment and self-determination approaches
. Have recent work history

· Ability to provide training and technical assistance to individuals with wide range of abilities
· Ability to work in collaborative manners with others
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Use of computer and standard office software programs
· Willingness to travel (mostly in state)

Desired Experience

· Willingness to self-identify as someone who uses/has used mental health services
· 1-2 years experience as employment/vocational counselor working with individuals with disabilities, preferably psychiatric disabilities
· Knowledge of person-centered planning methods
· In-depth knowledge of various types of accommodations for people with disabilities
· Knowledge of and experience with employment related resources such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Worksource, and Social Security Work Incentives
· Knowledge of and experience using computer and standard office software programs.
· Oregon Driver’s License and good driving record

People of Color, Veterans, Sexual Minorities and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Send resumes to:

Beckie Child
Mental Health America of Oregon
1600 SW Fourth Ave. Suite 900
Portland OR 97201

mhaoforegon@gmail.com

No phone calls please!