On-Call Overnight Adult Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist
Clarvida - Oregon•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
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. Location Portland Oregon.
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 experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
- Share lived experience to 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.
Benefits
- $23/hour for overnight schedules
- Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
