[OCSC-news] job openings: Empowerment Initiatives

[David Oaks]

To: OCSC-NEWS list

Below is forwarded job announcement from one of the OCSC coalition  
groups, Empowerment Initiatives. Feel free to forward. OCSC did not  
originate this announcement, so if you have any questions please use  
the contact data provided below.

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Empowerment Initiatives Inc. is seeking to fill at least three Peer  
Mentor positions.

These positions will be on-site at an apartment complex in Clackamas  
County whose residents have mental illness diagnoses and/or mental  
health issues.  The Peer Mentors will provide peer-to-peer support to  
help residents process feelings, resolve problems, and address other  
needs.  They will provide skills training, help residents create  
community, and work as advocates as residents navigate social service  
agencies and community resources.

The ideal candidates will possess the following:

-       life experiences that enable them to identify with and  
support residents in their mental health recovery

-       knowledge of public benefits and systems and the ability to  
help others navigate these systems

-       knowledge of free and cheap community resources and the  
ability to help others access these resources

-       the ability to work successfully with a multi-agency team

-       knowledge of Person-Directed Planning and Recovery Action  
Planning or willingness to be trained in these areas


Insofar as possible, Empowerment Initiatives attempts to staff  
positions with individuals who, through similar personal experience  
and with appropriate skills, can understand the needs of customers  
with mental health issues and provide effective assistance.   
Empowerment Initiatives is an Affirmative Action employer.   
Empowerment Initiatives does not discriminate on the basis of  
political or religious affiliation, or because of race, color, sex,  
national origin, sexual preference, disability, age or marital  
status, in regard to all phases of employment and services, including  
recruitment, selection, appointment, and training.

These positions will be open until filled. You will not be contacted  
unless chosen for an interview. We will only keep on file resumes of  
applicants who are chosen for an interview.  Please email resume and  
cover letter to azulich at chooseempowerment.com or mail it to  
Empowerment Initiatives, Inc. Attn: Amy Zulich, 825 NE 20th Avenue,  
Suite 130, Portland OR 97232


About Empowerment Initiatives . . .

Empowerment Initiatives, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by  
and for former and present consumers of the mental health system.  It  
is the mission of Empowerment Initiatives Inc. to be a catalyst  
providing individuals who experience mental health issues  
opportunities for choice and development of personal goals, using the  
four principles of self-determination:  freedom, authority,  
responsibility, and support.