Peer Support Specialist - Family Support
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist - Family Support provides individualized, strengths-based, one-on-one support to families receiving services through the Child and Family Program, primarily those involved in Wraparound and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). The specialist works with families in a variety of settings, meeting them where they are to provide consistent, meaningful support. Drawing on lived experience navigating behavioral health, child-serving systems, and/or crisis services, the specialist offers guidance, models recovery, and supports families in identifying and achieving personal goals. The specialist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team and collaborates with clinicians, care coordinators, families, and other service providers so family voice and choice are heard and respected throughout planning and service delivery. This is a non-supervisory position; lead work and coordination of others are not typical functions, although the incumbent may train and orient newly assigned personnel. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week and requires on-site work; remote work is not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, with demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
- Family Support Specialist Certificate from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
- Ability to pass a criminal history/background check.
- Current Oregon driver's license and clean driving record.
- Knowledge of community resources for youth and families.
- Lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery.
- At least two years post-sobriety.
Responsibilities
- Share personal recovery stories and experiences, as appropriate, to inspire and support individuals through recovery.
- Advocate for individuals to facilitate positive change and hope in recovery.
- Support individuals with problem-solving related to community reintegration.
- Inform individuals about community resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious or spiritual resources, and other resources aligned with their recovery goals; provide support and navigation as appropriate.
- Provide coaching to support wellbeing.
- Help individuals recognize early signs of crisis and implement identified coping strategies.
- Assist individuals in developing and maintaining positive personal and social support networks.
- Help individuals develop self-help skills and make informed, independent choices.
- Plan and facilitate practical activities to increase self-worth and improve self-concepts.
- Assist in facilitating skills-based groups.
- Attend treatment and recovery team meetings.
- Document services provided to individuals and groups in the EHR.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with community partners, especially agencies and programs serving youth and families.
- May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
