Behavioral Health Aide - His Place

Salary: $23.50 - $31.48 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 531-2026-1
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: HHS - BH - Addiction Treatment Svcs
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06


Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.


Marion County Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I for His Place, a substance use disorder treatment program with supported housing for fathers and their children. The Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I is an important part of the treatment team, providing peer support, motivation, coaching, and recovery-oriented services to individuals participating in treatment. This position requires the ability to create and maintain a safe, structured, caring, and supportive environment while modeling healthy behaviors, accountability, and recovery-focused living. In this role, the Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I will support individuals and families in the His Place program by assisting clients in developing life skills, strengthening parenting and recovery supports, managing daily stressors, accessing community resources, and building a foundation for long-term recovery and stability. This position also assists with coordinating childcare services, supporting family-centered programming, transporting clients to community appointments, and working collaboratively with treatment staff and community partners to support client success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, compassion and a commitment to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. If you are passionate about supporting recovery and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists in assessing health and social service needs of a specific population within a supported housing program where clients reside and receive SUD treatment services. Refers clients to appropriate resource; advocates to obtain required services as necessary; provides information and education on health-related issues.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Foster a caring and supportive environment for all clients and their families. Assist clients in developing organizational skills by assigning and ensuring the completion of daily chores and weekly deep cleaning tasks. Support healthy meal preparation by guiding clients in menu planning and assigning cook-day responsibilities to promote shared accountability within the program. Supervise and observe clients during the self-administration of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Facilitate childcare services for all His Place residents and outpatient clients attending onsite services, including treatment groups, individual appointments, and other treatment-related activities. Provide supervision for Child Welfare-involved clients during visitation with their children. Ensure all childcare and family support services are provided in a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment.
• Support the primary counselor in conducting client admissions and discharges, including completing an inventory of personal belongings upon admission and discharge. Assign or inspect rooms to ensure they meet client and family needs (e.g., providing or removing hygiene products, towels, bedding, bassinets, cribs, toddler beds).
• Assist clients in accessing outreach resources, schedule appointments, provide or arrange transportation services for clients to attend community appointments, services, or events.
• Organize and conduct safety drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, and other evacuation procedures) and maintain updated logs. Perform monthly checks on smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Complete monthly facility inspections to ensure safety and compliance. Maintain emergency supplies and inspection records to ensure emergency preparedness.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND
2. One year of experience (paid or unpaid) working with the client population served by the position, or post high school training in health occupations, behavioral or social sciences; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must be able to obtain Certified Recovery Mentor credential within 90 days of date of hire.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of general mental health issues of the clients with whom the incumbent interacts; knowledge of, or training in, the field of health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse; ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to people; ability to read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in areas that may be exposed to secondhand smoke.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at


Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.


Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

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Do you currently hold a Certified Recovery Mentor-I (CRM-I) certification? If yes, briefly describe your experience providing recovery-oriented support services.
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Are you currently working in the substance use disorder (SUD) field? If yes, briefly describe your current role and experience.
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Briefly describe your experience collaborating and coordinating services with community partners such as child welfare, community corrections, behavioral health providers, or other supportive services.
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Briefly describe your experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress or behavioral health challenges.
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Briefly describe your experience balancing multiple responsibilities and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment.
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