SAMHSA Hep C Elimination Coordinator - OHSU Healthy Connections
Pay: $26.44 - $32.63 per hour
Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Hours and Location: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM, Washington County Office - 5193 NE Elam Young Pwky. Suite D Hillsboro, OR 97124
Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in TPC Employee Handbook
Title: SAMHSA Hep C Elimination Coordinator
Reports to: EVOLVE Director
Department: EVOLVE
Job Summary
Through a partnership with OHSU, the SAMHSA Hep C Elimination Coordinator works to expand peer-assisted telemedicine services across Oregon. The coordinator role will play a vital role in providing same-day HCV diagnosis and treatment in a truly innovative model of care.
The Coordinator provides outreach, peer support, and transportation to Hep C testing sites, assists participants in connecting to telehealth appointments for diagnosis and treatment, and supports individuals in navigating follow-up care and community resources. By drawing on lived experience and peer engagement strategies, the Coordinator helps reduce stigma, increase trust in healthcare systems, and support individuals in taking next steps toward improved health and recovery.
Qualifications
Values Alignment: TPC strives to honor cultural and spiritual diversity in the communities we serve and Voice and Choice through trauma-informed practices with a Social Justice lens. Our values of Voice and Choice mean we believe in the person’s right to make their own decisions and that people are the “experts” in their own lives. We have an unwavering belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow, and recover.
Being committed to Social Justice means being committed to constantly assessing our organizational values and the extent to which we are modeling or falling short of them. It also means listening to feedback from our stakeholders and others who have interacted with our organization and taking the time to understand and reflect on those interactions. This commitment is extended from the organization, as well as each employee of TPC.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by TPC in accordance with the TPC background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with TPC.
Pre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of TPC's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with TPC's drug screening policy and applicable state and federal laws.
Motor Vehicle Records Search: For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
To be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:
- No major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.)
Experience:
- Identifies as having at least 2 years of lived experience in recovery with addiction challenges (may include both addiction and mental health challenges)
- Associate’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant work experience OR a high school diploma and 3-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with mental health recovery is desirable and highly valued
- Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement, and trauma-informed care
Licensure/Certification:
- Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required
Skills:
- Ability to network and collaborate with diverse groups of people who have varied skills, knowledge, and goals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mental health and recovery periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations
- Well-developed writing skills including the ability to write for publication (e.g., reports, technical assistance guides, and educational and training materials)
- Typing and general technology skills to navigate electronic systems easily and efficiently (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, data systems, etc.)
Essential Functions
- Use a specialty point of care testing device that yields a confirmed HCV diagnosis within 60 minutes without labs
- Use a specialty imaging device that determines liver fibrosis within minutes without any labs required
- Complete dried blood spot testing for other infectious diseases
- Coordinate with the peers and OHSU care manager to facilitate rapid linkage to screening and care for mental health disorders and linkage to telemedicine treatment for HCV and opioid use disorder
- Coordinate with peers to reach participants for ongoing care, and assist with contacting participants for follow-up testing
- Provide infectious disease prevention education to people who would like help with this
- Enter relevant data into an online peer services database
- Attend regular meetings with the OHSU implementation team
- Complete all relevant training assigned by The Peer Company and OHSU to successfully utilize all systems, tools, and processes
- Support team communication by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, maintaining program files, and coordinating internal information flow
- Respond to general inquiries about the SAMHSA Hep C Elimination program and redirect as appropriate
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth office and facility operations
- Communicate with staff and supervisors in a timely, organized manner
- Travels to visit community partners and participants. Regularly transports participants to Hepatitis C testing sites, healthcare providers, and related services
- Perform other administrative and program support duties as assigned
The above essential functions represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific essential function will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with The Peer Company is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time.
The Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
