Continuing Care Peer

Community Bridges • Portland, OR

5d

About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a continuum of care and programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a nonprofit by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, CBI's mission is “maintaining the dignity of human life.”

The Continuing Care Peer is an individual with lived experience in recovery who provides community-based outreach, support, navigation, and care coordination for people experiencing behavioral health challenges, substance use, homelessness, or crisis situations. The position provides peer support, outreach, care planning, and resource linkage onsite and in the community. The Continuing Care Peer supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care, while ensuring follow-up, advocacy, and continuity of services.

CBI describes its facilities as state-of-the-art and follows a “no wrong door” treatment approach. The organization offers ongoing training and support, professional growth opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Clear 39-month motor vehicle record.
• Peer Support Specialist certification from the Oregon Health Authority, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outreach, peer support, homeless services, or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based outreach, peer support, and navigation for people experiencing behavioral health challenges, substance use, homelessness, or crisis situations.
• Coordinate care and provide care planning and resource linkage onsite and in the community.
• Support individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care.
• Ensure follow-up, advocacy, and continuity of services.

Benefits

• Five-week PTO plan.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation structure.
• Unique benefits (not specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED