ACT Team Benefits Coordination Specialist Laurel Hill Center in Eugene, OR is looking to hire a full-time Benefits Coordination Specialist . Do you have the ability to manage your time and tasks efficiently? Would you like to join a great team of people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere ? If so, please read on!
This behavioral health position earns a competitive salary of $43,000 - $52,000/year . We provide excellent benefits , including medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, annual performance raises, and an annual cost-of-living adjustment . Laurel Hill Center qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT LAUREL HILL CENTER Established in 1972, we are committed to helping people with psychiatric disabilities make choices and acquire skills that increase their self-reliance and ability to live and work in the community. Using behavioral health evidence-based practices, we effectively address several social determinants of health, such as housing, employment, and education. Our efforts are focused on supporting those in our community who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and require intensive community support. We provide housing resources such as rental subsidies, housing navigation services, and permanent supportive housing (PSH). We are dedicated to investing in our clients, their families, and their communities while inspiring hope and instilling confidence in our clients.
Our team of professionals uses a range of behavioral health evidence-based training, education, and intervention that empower individuals to engage in healthy and productive lifestyles. To show our appreciation for all that they do, we strive to provide a supportive work environment that helps our employees build successful careers as well as encourage a healthy work-life balance !
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BENEFITS COORDINATION SPECIALIST In this social service position, you provide skills training and case management to individuals who struggle with symptoms of their mental health diagnoses. Following evidence-based practices, you focus on helping individuals access and retain benefits and entitlements. Because maintaining the ability to live in the community of their choice, that is always your priority.
You also assist clients with addressing other problems such as safety planning, accessing community resources, skills for daily living, and more. Conscientiously, you monitor and evaluate each client's progress towards specific goals around activities of daily living, financial management, medication management, and behavioral health. Additionally, you help to provide skills for maintaining housing, employment, and harm reduction. Making a difference one life at a time fills you with a deep sense of satisfaction, which is why you're perfect in this social services role!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BENEFITS COORDINATION SPECIALIST This social service position will meet one or more of the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mental health, social services, or a related field, plus one year of experience relating to or assisting individuals with mental illness Certification as a qualified mental health associate through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon One year or more of demonstrated experience with Benefits Coordination Additionally, candidates are required to fulfill requirements set by the Laurel Hill Center, including:
Valid Oregon driver's license Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening upon hire Full vaccination against COVID-19 Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping others? Are you an exceptional problem-solver? Do you have a caring demeanor? If yes, you might just be perfect for this case management position!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A BENEFITS COORDINATION SPECIALIST This full-time behavioral health position typically works five 8-hour days , Monday - Friday . Hours are between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm .
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SOCIAL SERVICES TEAM? If you feel that you have the right social services skills and would be right for this recovery specialist job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 97401
