Available Opportunities

Consumer Affairs Specialist Recruitment

We are recruiting for a Consumer Affairs Specialist! This person promotes a diversity of consumer-advocate voices within our Network, and supports consumer organizations to deliver peer services. Past experience receiving mental health services is a desirable asset. Requires a combination of six years relevant education and experience. You can view the Marion County Job Announcement by clicking on the following: http://www.co.marion.or.us/NR/rdonlyres/45ADAF05-61B7-4950-84D3-2E39759FA103/9326/65532.pdf

 

Consumer Advocate Position Description

At MVBCN, we actively encourage and support consumer/survivors, family members and other advocates in planning, developing, implementing, operating and evaluating services provided within our Network. One way we involve Advocates is by appointment or through participation on our committees and workgroups. We believe all Advocates have individual talents and passion that add to committees and workgroups and we know that for some Advocates, this will be a new experience. Please know that the combination of strengths is unique to each person and different Advocates carry out the same role in their own ways. For this reason, we encourage and support each Advocate’s own path of development. The Consumer Affairs Specialist can work with you to brainstorm and problem-solve your situation to find ways to support your own development and involvement. We recognize and seek diversity among all advocates, ranging from perspective and skills to life experiences. Given the potential for such a variety of advocates, it’s helpful to understand the key role of the Consumer-Advocate. The following information is provided to describe the activities, responsibilities and skills needed for successful, effective, and meaningful participation on committees and workgroups. The Consumer Affairs Specialist will talk or meet with anyone interested in collaborating, changing and improving services in our Network. For more information, please feel free to contact: Consumer Affairs Specialist Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network Phone In Salem 503-361-2647 Phone Outside Salem 1–866-422-6647 Fax 503-585-4989