Empowering Peer Support Specialist – Mental Health

Telecare Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Nine Holidays

Shift Differentials

Free CEUs

Tuition Discount

Medical Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with members and support recovery goals within a Telecare RCCS framework. The role emphasizes recovery-centered care, empathetic listening, and collaborative goal setting.

You will work in a team, respond to crisis situations with de-escalation skills, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment with access to benefits and opportunities for professional certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Oregon THW Certification through OHA prior to hire date and maintained.
• Oregon CATC/ACT Certification within 90 days after hire date.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire, and facilitate conversations to help members set recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to promote Telecare's RCCS Recovery Culture.
• Respond to critical situations with de-escalation skills in a least restrictive environment.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Peer support experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

THW Certification (Oregon)

Peer Support Specialist Certification

CATC/ACT Certification within 90 days

Job description

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with members and support recovery goals within a Telecare RCCS framework. The role emphasizes recovery-centered care, empathetic listening, and collaborative goal setting.

You will work in a team, respond to crisis situations with de-escalation skills, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment with access to benefits and opportunities for professional certification maintenance.