Child & Family Outreach Specialist (Peer / QMHA) - CF053

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child & Family Outreach Specialist provides outreach, education, peer support, and engagement services to children, youth, and families in school and community settings. The role promotes awareness of mental health services, behavioral health resources, and available supports, and helps reduce barriers to care through education, systems navigation, and community engagement. The Specialist works collaboratively with youth, families, schools, Tribal communities, and community partners to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, promote social connection, and connect children, youth, and families to needed services and resources. This is an in-person position based at Child & Family, 1954 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends required depending on program needs. The wage range is $22.00–$27.00 per hour, non-exempt. NARA NW provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has over 450 employees across programs including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active Oregon Traditional Health Worker Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist certification, or active Qualified Mental Health Associate certification through MHACBO; eligible candidates may obtain the certification before hire.
Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, access to reliable transportation, and ability to meet NARA NW's driver eligibility requirements.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
Pass pre-employment or for-cause drug testing.
Pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Agree to comply with NARA NW's Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy, including the stated restrictions on illicit drugs, marijuana, prescription drug abuse, and modeling alcohol sobriety.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing peer support, outreach, community engagement, or behavioral health support services.
Experience working with children, youth, and families.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.
Experience collaborating with schools, community organizations, or social service providers.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach in schools, community settings, and Tribal communities to increase awareness of mental health services, behavioral health resources, and community supports.
Provide mental health and resource education to children, youth, families, and community members.
Provide peer support using lived experience, culturally responsive practices, and strengths-based approaches.
Reduce mental health stigma through outreach, education, open conversations, and community engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with students, families, school personnel, Tribal partners, and community organizations to promote access to behavioral health services.
Assist children, youth, and families in identifying needs, navigating service systems, and accessing behavioral health, educational, social service, and community resources.
Facilitate or support youth engagement activities, wellness groups, community events, and other opportunities that promote social connection, community building, and mental health awareness.
Commute to various locations as needed by the program.
Transport clients and family members to appointments within and outside NARA NW.
Provide trainings and education, as well as social, cultural, and/or therapeutic groups, to promote mental health awareness and wellness.

Benefits

15 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service up to 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement weather days (snow days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.