Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago


Salem, Oregon, United States Marion County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Marion County Adult Behavioral Health. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses to achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support, encouragement, and assistance to mental health individuals enrolled in Marion County Adult Behavioral Health.
  • Promote activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing personal experiences when appropriate, modeling self-help and wellness activities.
  • Facilitate and connect individuals to services and activities with a focus on building self-efficacy.
  • Assist individuals to develop personal recovery and wellness goals, explore self-help strategies, review dimensions of wellness, engage in wellness activities, act as a peer advocate, and provide encouragement and hope.
Requirements
  • A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR, a self-identified person in recovery from an addiction disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and drug treatment programs.
  • Must successfully complete a Mental Health approved peer support training program within six (6) months of hire.
  • Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary with seven steps of 5% increases; employees are eligible for a step increase at six months and annually thereafter.
  • A generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and their eligible family members.
  • Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) - Marion County pays 100% of PERS contribution (6% of salary).
  • Deferred compensation plans.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA).
  • 10 county observed holidays per year and 2 personal holidays per year.
Working Conditions

This is a safety-sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.

This position is represented by a union.

This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.



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