Youth SUD School Based Peer Support

CLATSOP BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE•Warrenton, OR

3d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) has an immediate opening for a full time Youth Substance Use Disorders (SUD) School Based Peer Support. This position provides support, mentorship, and advocacy for youth and young adults who are navigating active use/addiction, familial use/addiction and/or wanting to educate themselves on the risks/signs of substance use. Using lived experience, the CRM builds trusting relationships, supports recovery goals, and promotes youth empowerment and self-advocacy. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred (with 10% bilingual bonus to hourly rate) for this position.

Requirements

Obtain the Certified Recovery Mentor certification via MHACBO
Must pass a background check
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to and engage with youth from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of recovery principles, harm reduction, and youth development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Any combination of experience/training that will demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position may be considered.
A minimum of 2 years in active recovery from a substance use disorder
Required to have and maintain an Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and meet the agency’s insurance carrier’s insurance standards.

Nice To Haves

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Skilled at leading, facilitating, and teaching groups.
Flexibility to travel throughout the community and work at off-site locations including homes, schools, partner agencies
Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-based recovery support services to youth (typically ages 13–18) with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health challenges.
Share lived experience in a way that inspires hope and demonstrates that recovery is possible.
Provide non-contingent supportive relationship to targeted individuals. Mentor them in whatever their stage of recovery is and help them identify positive coping skills and healthy living activities.
Build trusting, supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Support youth in developing recovery and wellness goals.
Support youth in navigating challenges related to familial use. Provide education and safe space for processing.
Support youth in becoming well informed, positive social influences on peers/peer groups.
Provide education on substance use risk and signs of use, “how to help a friend”.
Facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups, wellness activities, and educational workshops.
Assist youth in accessing community resources (e.g., treatment, housing, education, employment, legal support).
Advocate for youth voice in treatment planning and decision-making.
Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and families as part of a coordinated care team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in a timely manner.
Attend training, supervision, and team meetings regularly.
Promote a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-driven approach to services.
Collaborate with school personnel as appropriate to care for and advocate for youth needs.
All CBH staff are Mandatory Abuse Reporters per the State of Oregon. As such, all staff must be aware of and follow Mandatory Abuse Reporting law.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (minimal premium cost to employee)
Dental (Employer Paid)
Vision (employer paid)
403B Retirement (fully vested 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment)
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Short-term Disability (Employer Paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Dependents covered on medical, dental and vision at cost to employee.
12 paid holidays
6.77 hours of PTO accrued for years 1-3, increases after year 3. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated.
Employees are eligible for elective training reimbursement of ($1000/yr for unlicensed clinicians and $1500/yr for licensed clinicians.)
CBH also offers sabbatical of 176 hours after 10 years of service and annual elective training fund that includes 40 paid hours for training.
Relocation assistance
Supervision towards licensure available.