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out looking for work and they have to
have five contacts per day. They’re also
required to be in a treatment program
for 30 days, and they have a curfew in
the beginning.”
More than 50% of the Soaring
Heights residents came directly from
the streets, according to Rasor.
“Some of these people may not have
worked for 10 years, so there is a lot of
focus on goal-setting and life skills,”
said Meredith.
“That’s one of the things that’s
changing,” explained Rasor. “For years,
the model was to get people from the
recovery step to being in their own
home, and it was largely unsuccessful
because you need that transition stage,
you need the peer support you get
from living in a home for a period of
time with other people facing the same
struggles.”
“Our end-goal is to help these peo-
ple become independent so they can
reintegrate back into society with the
tools they need to succeed,” he added.
Between the management of the
houses and his regular job, Rasor
doesn’t get a lot of down-time, and with
plans to open a third home this year
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time soon.
“I wear two hats –,“ said Rasor.
“He wears a lot more than two,”
interrupted Meredith.
“I could really use an accountant
to do my books, that kind of thing,” he
said.
“There are lots of ways people can
help, from just being supportive of
what we’re doing to helping us fund it,”
said Rasor. “We need the funding, and
we welcome whatever help the commu-
nity can give.”
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Saluting the people that make
us proud of our community
presented by
Keizer Fire District
is Hiring
EMS Billing & Records
Manager (Non-Represented)
Keizer Fire District is accepting applications for the position of EMS
Billing & Records Manager. We seek a high-level experienced, energetic,
team oriented individual who will report directly to the Finance Officer.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the management
and administration of the District’s EMS billing
and records. It serves as the District’s primary point of
contact for related communications and correspondence.
The ability to work accurately and independently is
essential to this position.
Education, Minimum and Special Requirements
Minimum of graduation from high school or GED;
preferably education or experience equivalent to
associates degree or above with emphasis in computer
programs, data analysis, bookkeeping, financial reporting
and knowledge of standard office procedures and
business etiquette
Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
and data entry.
Ability to type or keyboard at least 40 words per
minute.
Communicate in an approachable, professional
and empathetic manner, possess customer service skills
and positively represent the district.
Position and Application Deadline
• Salary $52,000-$73,763 depending
on qualifications.
• Benefit Package including Health/
Dental Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, HRA
Veba, PERS Retirement and sick and
vacation hours.
• Application packets must be received
by March 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Applications are available at www.
keizerfire.com
• The successful candidate must be able
to pass a criminal background check.
Desired Skills: Ability to perform detailed work involving EMS billing and records and work
independently; skill in word processing, basic computer operations, spreadsheets and standard software; work
experience with customer service; knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and medical billing.
To apply, send a completed Keizer Fire District employment application, supplemental
questionnaire, cover letter and resume by mail, in person or email to:
Mailing Address:
Keizer Fire District
Attention Lyn Komp
661 Chemawa Road NE
Keizer, Oregon 97303
Email: LKomp@keizerfire.com