Case Manager/Peer Support Specialist

Ideal Option • Bend, OR

395d • $62,400 - $62,400

About The Position

The Case Manager/Peer Support Specialist position at Ideal Option is focused on providing engagement and intensive case management services to individuals affected by substance use disorder, particularly those involved in low-level drug offenses and/or prostitution. This role is integral to the Oregon LEAD Project, aiming to support and rehabilitate individuals while collaborating with various community partners and service providers.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree related to social services or behavioral health.
• Experience working with communities involved in street-based sex work.
• 1-2 years working with people in recovery providing guidance and support.
• Experience working with a CRM system.
• Experience with an EHR system and HIPAA compliance.
• Certified Recovery Mentor Certificate or Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving populations impacted by extreme poverty, behavioral health conditions, and mental illness from a harm reduction model of care.
• Street outreach experience providing services and resources to the populations we serve.
• Ability to advocate and effectively communicate and problem-solve under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Must live in Oregon and be familiar with local resources.
• The ability to respectfully engage and develop a working alliance with the people we are serving.

Responsibilities

• Provide Outreach and Intensive Case Management services for assigned clients.
• Engage participants on the street and at social service provider facilities to establish a working relationship and offer services.
• Assess participants for the severity of chemical dependency and housing status and determine needs for other services, e.g., medical, mental health.
• Assist participants in gaining access to a variety of funding programs (e.g., SSI, ABD, VA).
• Assist participants in finding housing and maintaining occupancy.
• Provide advocacy and support for participants within the criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication.
• Advocate for the participant with a wide variety of other service providers.
• Represent Ideal Option and the LEAD Project at community meetings, attending events, conducting outreach, and building awareness.
• Develop relationships with existing and potential community partners, referring providers, potential patients, and other stakeholders with direct outreach, field marketing, attendance at community events, meetings, workshops.
• Work at various partner sites throughout the area each week to raise awareness for Ideal Option's services and guide staff members and patients through virtual intake and provider visits.
• Provide education and training to community-based organizations and providers about LEAD, Ideal Option, medication-assisted treatment, and substance use disorder.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
• 401K retirement program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees