Peer Support Specialist - Adult Outpatient/EASA

Duties And Responsibilities

• Shares personal recovery stories and describes personal experiences to inspire and support individuals throughout the recovery process, as appropriate.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals to facilitate positive changes and hope in their recovery.
• Supports individuals with problem solving related to their reintegration into the community.
• Advices and informs individuals on community resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual, and other resources to meet their individual recovery goals.
• Provides support and navigation, as appropriate.
• Provides coaching in areas to support wellbeing.
• Provides individuals with support and guidance recognizing the early signs of crisis and implementing identified coping strategies.
• Affords assistance in developing and maintaining positive personal and social support networks.
• Affords assistance in developing self-help skills and cultivating the ability to make informed, independent choices.
• Plans and facilitates practical activities for individuals to increase their self-worth and improve their self-concepts.
• Affords assistance in facilitating skills-based groups.
• Documents services provided to individuals/groups in EHR.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and collaboration with community partners.
• Maintains regular and predictable work attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED with a demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
• Must be a Certified Adult Mental Health Peer Support Specialist.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history/background check.
• Must have a current Oregon driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have knowledge of community resources for Adults.
• Must have lived experience in mental health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Electronic Record Systems.
• Lived experience with psychosis.
• Knowledge of Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA).
• Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Special Requirements

• VISA SPONSORSHIP: Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Family plans are less than $15 per month
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time (10.5 paid holidays)
• Sick & Bereavement Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Fully Paid by County