Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC•Portland, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Continuing Care Peer is an individual with lived experience in recovery and who provides community-based outreach, support, navigation, and care coordination for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, substance use, homelessness, or crisis situations. This position provides peer support, outreach, care planning, and resource linkage both onsite and in the community. This 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges.
Driver’s license (valid and in good standing) required.
Clear 39-month motor vehicle record required.
Peer Support Specialist certification from the Oregon Health Authority required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides community-based outreach, support, navigation, and care coordination for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, substance use, homelessness, or crisis situations.
Provides peer support, outreach, care planning, and resource linkage both onsite and in the community.
Supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care.
Ensures follow-up, advocacy, and continuity of services.