Residential Peer Support Specialist - 4512

About the role

Support the Multnomah County region by meeting new residents at admission, guiding them in articulating self-determined goals, and engaging in one-to-one conversations to build trust and connect with community peer support systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their recovery stories and challenges.
• Engage in crisis de-escalation training, requiring the performance of various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

Requirements

• Personal experience with mental health challenges.
• Must be certified and registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
• Valid Oregon driver’s license required, with a safe driving record and ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a valid Oregon driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check. Reasonable accommodations can be made.

Skills

Experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or facilitating recovery-oriented conversations or groups.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan with up to 6% match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spoontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

Pay

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Full Time, Day)

ColumbiaCare Services

We are a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.