Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Salem, Oregon, United States Marion County, OR Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary:

Marion County, OR is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide support, encouragement, and assistance to individuals with serious mental illness, promoting recovery and empowerment through shared experiences and self-help strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support to individuals with serious mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders.
  • Establish a therapeutic connection with individuals in the Oregon State Hospital and provide follow-up services in the community upon discharge.
  • Assist individuals in developing recovery goals, sharing personal recovery experiences, modeling effective self-help strategies, and acting as a peer advocate.
  • Connect individuals with peer and community resources, including linkages to housing, treatment options, education, and employment.
  • Promote activities that foster recovery and empowerment through shared experiences and self-help strategies.
  • Provide education and/or training to assist individuals in acquiring skills that maintain community stability and independence.

Requirements:

  • Self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
  • Traditional Healthcare Worker certification within six months of hire.
  • Oregon Health Authority approved addictions and/or mental health peer support training program.
  • Family and Youth Support Partners wraparound training and certification provided by Marion County.
  • Family and Youth Support Partners continuing education units, 40 hours every three years.
  • Peer Support Specialist continuing education units, 20 hours every three years.

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.

Benefits:

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application and supporting documents to [insert contact information].

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