Community Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Options for Southern Oregon; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical

Dental

Long-term disability

403(b) with 6% match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Spanish language premium

Job summary

Options for Southern Oregon is seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for Mental Health Outreach in Medford, OR. The role emphasizes outreach, engagement, and building trust with individuals needing behavioral health services, with a focus on recovery and community integration.

Responsibilities include motivational interviewing, assisting with paperwork, connecting clients to resources, and coordinating with partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred and premium applies.
• Must be eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Proficiency with Word and other MS Office apps; familiarity with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills to make the learning process about services positive for each individual.
• Outreaches to clients and uses motivational interviewing to engage needed services.
• Assists individuals in solving personal issues impacting access to services.
• Assists in completing required paperwork for services.
• Performs outreach and education about services and gathers information.
• Serves as liaison to community resources to enhance independent living skills.
• Keeps staff informed of clients' needs or concerns.
• Monitors safety and security of the environment.
• Transports clients to facilitate services and travels between sites.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary coursework

Job description

Options for Southern Oregon is seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for Mental Health Outreach in Medford, OR. The role emphasizes outreach, engagement, and building trust with individuals needing behavioral health services, with a focus on recovery and community integration.

Responsibilities include motivational interviewing, assisting with paperwork, connecting clients to resources, and coordinating with partners.