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

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

9d•$22 - $27•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, while helping 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. The position is in person at Child & Family in Portland, Oregon, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends are required depending on program needs. The role includes travel to program locations and transporting clients and family members to appointments.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
Active Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW) Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist certification, or active Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification through MHACBO; QMHA eligibility to obtain certification prior to hire is accepted.
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 tests.
Pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Agree to comply with NARA NW's Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy.

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 activities.
Build and maintain relationships with students, families, school personnel, Tribal partners, and community organizations to promote access to behavioral health services.
Help children, youth, and families identify needs, navigate service systems, and access behavioral health, educational, social service, and community resources.
Facilitate or support youth engagement activities, wellness groups, community events, and other opportunities promoting 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, including the employee's birthday.
Affordable 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 to a maximum of 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.