Peer Support Specialist
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.
Benefits
- 5-week PTO plan
- Competitive compensation structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
