Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL
$17.66
UPPER WAGE LEVEL
$31.24
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$47,922
JOBS IN THE REGION
575
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Includes: Peer Support Specialist
Excludes “Rehabilitation Counselors” (21-1015), “Psychiatric Technicians” (29-2053), “Personal Care Aides” (39-9021), and “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs” (43-4061).
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State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Southern Oregon University | Ashland | Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services |
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Associates Degree in Social Science/Human Services |
| Restoring Our Community (ROC) | Medford | Peer Support Specialist Training |
| Rogue Retreat | Medford | Peer Support Training |
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Peer Support Specialist – Mental Health Specialization Certificate |
| OnTrack Rogue Valley | Medford/Grants Pass/Cave Junction | On-PACE: OnTrack Peer and Counselor Education |
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
or click the “Have a question” icon below.