Peer Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
The Peer Support Specialist position at Multnomah County provides individuals with supportive services through lived experience and trauma-informed care. The successful candidate will use their own experience, along with formal training, to help others navigate and advocate for their medical and behavioral health needs.
Key Responsibilities- Work with clients to identify their area of need for peer support services and communicate those needs to the care team.
- Provide hope, encouragement, support, self-determination, and connection to the community through group and one-on-one settings.
- Offer training on effective case management and support for individuals with co-occurring disorders, as well as those transitioning from incarceration and/or a psychiatric facility.
- Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, coaching, problem-solving, and direct assistance to clients.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to Multnomah County ICS established policies and procedures.
- Assist clients in having their voices fully heard and their needs, goals, and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services offered and received.
- Equivalent to an associate's degree.
- Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification as recognized through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
- Up to one year of paid or unpaid experience in the role of peer advocate with related experience in community resource navigation.
- Valid Driver's License (DMV or related agency).
- Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Certification as recognized through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
- Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) Certification as recognized by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
Multnomah County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and request priority protected veteran referrals. We provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.
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