Peer Support Specialist - Clackamas Hope (OOSP)

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ASSOCIATION OF OR•Portland, OR

8h•$25

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources. The PSS will offer support to individuals who have recently experienced an opioid overdose or are at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose resulting in contact with community paramedics and/or the Clackamas Fire Department or local police to provide community-based recovery support. Services will be delivered in a variety of settings, including but not limited to homes, hospitals, courts, in-reach at the Clackamas County Jail and Clackamas County Transition Center, syringe exchange sites, Safety-Net Walk-In Clinics, and other community locations. The Peer Company EVOLVE Clackamas HOPE program team works in collaboration with the Clackamas County HOPE Team, Clackamas County Transition Center, Milwaukie and Oregon City Police Departments, community paramedics, Clackamas Fire Department, community-based treatment providers, recovery support agencies, corrections, and other local partners to ensure coordinated and comprehensive peer support services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
A criminal background check will be conducted by TPC in accordance with the TPC background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with TPC.
As part of TPC’s commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with TPC's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.
For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
To be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:
No major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)
No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.)
Identifies as having at least 2 years of lived experience in recovery with addiction challenges (may include both addiction and mental health challenges)
Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement, and trauma-informed care
Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with mental health recovery is desirable and highly valued

Responsibilities

Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with The Peer Company’s values alignment and principles of peer support
Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey (e.g. help with accessing addiction treatment services (including MAR/MAT) or assistance with accessing and utilizing resources for harm reduction).
Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions
Collaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys
Attend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served
Participates in Clackamas County peer advisory and planning meetings as requested.
Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, TPC, and community partners
Following the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness
Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners
Administers outcome measurement tools with individuals being served and participates in data collection.
Support participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey
Assist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery
Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics
Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
Complete other relevant duties as assigned