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Volunteer (David's Harp Assistant)

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ORGANIZATION: Cascadia Health

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This is a volunteer position. The volunteer is responsible for day-to-day support of activities, events, and outings at the David’s Harp day treatment program at Cascadia Health.

David’s Harp offers a daytime, clubhouse setting where adults are provided with socialization and skill-building activities such as art and music therapy, occupational therapy, gardening, cooking, meal-sharing, cultural events, and daily community outings, along with therapy that complements their current medical treatment plan. David’s Harp services reduce re-hospitalization, recidivism, and chronic homelessness among some of our most vulnerable community members.

Volunteer activities may include:

  • Encourage and model appropriate participation in group activities, events, community outings, and/or other wellness activities. Offer individual assistance to clients participating in activities at the request of clinical staff.

  • Treat all clients, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

  • Assist clients in completing daily chores, community responsibilities, and skills-building activities.

  • Comply with the site safety policies and procedures.

  • Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements

  • Report witnessed or reported allegations of client abuse or neglect immediately to the program manager or designated lead staff.

  • Maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate

  • Attend daily stand-up meetings when on site and monthly staff/volunteer meeting.

  • Coordinate with oncoming shift regarding client concerns, building/program needs, and any relevant issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.

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About Cascadia Health

Location:

847 NE 19th Ave, 97232, Portland, OR 97232, US

Mission Statement

Cascadia delivers whole health care - integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing - to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Description

Cascadia Health, one of the largest community behavioral health providers in the state of Oregon, delivers whole health care -- integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care and housing -- to support our communities. Our approach is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed. Cascadia hires innovative, compassionate, and dedicated staff who are aligned with trauma-informed care, are committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
People with Disabilities
Community, Crisis Support, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Portland, OR 97220

(45.55173,-122.55225)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 months
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and clients. Ability to maintain confidential information and records. Ability to understand the need for and set professional boundaries.

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