Peer Support Specialist-Oregon State Hospital (SR19)
About The Position
The Oregon State Hospital (Salem Campus) is searching for a Peer Support Specialist to provide 1:1 peer support to individually requested or intra-departmentally referred patients. Share lived experiences as appropriate to build rapport, validate experiences, and promote social learning through relational exchange. The Oregon State Hospital has two campuses, one in Salem and one in Junction City. We encourage you to take the time to visit our website to learn more about the important work we do and our Treatment Services department. https://www.oregon.gov/oha/OSH/Pages/index.aspx This position is to provide direct program support to patients in the implementation of advocacy, patient and OSH staff education, group and individual support, peer-operated services, individual wellness planning, and recovery maintenance in Salem, Oregon. This position provides support to the patient individually by the patient’s request and in a variety of Treatment Mall, Unit-Based, or Community-Based activities. Incumbents can practice independently, using supervision from the Director of Peer Recovery Services.
Requirements
- Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- Completed a recognized Peer Support training and be certified as a Traditional Health Care Worker.
- Intentional Peer Support training will be required for those that do not currently have this certification within 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Incumbents with experience of legal system involvement or incarceration are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate peer-centered, peer-led groups that provide relationship skill-building and support on Treatment Malls, hospital units, and within the community
- Support patients in exploring coping and recovery skills to respond to challenges in their treatment and care and navigate institutional and personal recovery journeys in alignment with self-determined values and abilities
- Provide education and resources to patients on communication skills, community resources/natural supports, peer support and other related self-advocacy and recovery skills
- Encourage patients' development of actions centered in hope and choice.
- Coordinate with other treatment providers to ensure group delivery and outings are time, space, policy and individually appropriate.
- Complete appropriate paperwork to verify patient privilege level prior to conducting groups on-grounds and in the community.
- Assist in development of materials and/or resources that explain peer services and recovery (for both internal and external audiences.
Benefits
- full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
