On-Call Overnight Adult Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida•Portland, OR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida's success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve. As an Adult Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. By sharing your lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency, this position encourages hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting. Maintains the safety and security of the center by conducting client and visitor check-ins and discharge, communicating with staff on shift, and providing assistance by connecting callers to the appropriate staff.

Requirements

Must currently be registered as a Peer Support Specialist in Adult Mental Health in the state of Oregon.
Peer support certificate - Must have completed a Peer Specialist Training approved by The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and qualify to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within six months of hire date.
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
Share lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency.
Encourage hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting.
Maintain the safety and security of the center by conducting client and visitor check-ins and discharge.
Communicate with staff on shift.
Provide assistance by connecting callers to the appropriate staff.