Peer Provider (Building Community Through Peer Providers)

Cascadia Health•Portland, OR

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a dynamic team of individuals working to provide peer support and build a sense of community with individuals living independently in various locations throughout the metro area. As a Peer Provider at Cascadia Health, you will work in apartment complexes to build connections, create opportunities for community interaction, and develop natural supports among residents. Utilizing your own lived experience of recovery, you will deliver peer-led groups and work individually with residents to identify and address their support needs, including behavioral health, substance use, food, primary care, and more.

Requirements

Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
Application for Traditional Health Worker (THW) certification completed prior to hire and obtained within 6 months.
Personal experience with behavioral health services and recovery is essential.
Understanding of Assertive Engagement, recovery model, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, wellness/illness management, and strength-based case management.
Well-developed coping skills and strategies, ability to learn and adapt, and proficiency in computer use for documentation.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to pass DMV check, and completion of Cascadia’s online Defensive Driving course.
Must be pre-approved to provide transportation using agency vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Peer Wellness Specialist Certification preferred.
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health challenges and/or homelessness is preferred.

Responsibilities

Role model empowerment, self-determination, and self-advocacy; share your personal recovery journey when appropriate.
Engage with individuals using strengths-based tools and harm reduction concepts.
Assist individuals in identifying goals for plans of care/support; coordinate with the team to ensure continuity of services and resource development.
Promote and support community building and the development of natural support and self-sufficiency.
Provide support in securing benefits, mental health services, addictions treatment, medical services, emergency services, and housing.
Create opportunities for community connections and socialization.
Offer individual and group support in living skills, wellness, hygiene, and community resources.
Accompany participants to appointments and assist them in using public transportation.
Provide coaching and emotional support to resolve housing and community-related concerns.
Assist in crisis situations, following emergency protocols and coordinating with the treatment/service team.
Develop positive working relationships with the treatment/service team, landlords, families, and potential service providers.
Document and maintain records as required by the program.
Respect participant rights and responsibilities, maintaining professional boundaries and ethics.
Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Complete annual training requirements and attend seminars to develop professional skills.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Package
Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
VSP Vision Discount Plan
403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Length of Service Award
Voluntary Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Student loan forgiveness options
Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bicycle Reimbursement
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team