Inspiring Child & Family Peer Support Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 61,763,000 - 83,784,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick time off

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Health Spending Account

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance

Snow Days

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NARA Northwest is seeking a Child & Family Peer Support Specialist to inspire hope by sharing lived experiences and connecting program participants with resources for physical and mental health, finances, and transportation. The role emphasizes recovery, advocacy, and collaborative teamwork in a culturally respectful setting.

Requirements include a Peer Wellness/Support Specialist certification with OHA registry, at least one year of relevant lived experience, and a valid license with

Qualifications

• Must openly identify as someone with lived mental health experiences.
• Must hold a Peer Wellness Specialist or Peer Support Specialist certification and be registered with the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Healthcare Worker Registry.
• At least one year of relevant lived experience and knowledge of child- and youth-serving systems.
• Preference for experience with Native American/Alaska Native communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model to inspire hope and share life experiences as appropriate to the recovery process.
• Provide mentoring, advocacy, coordination and direct assistance to help clients obtain daily living necessities including health care, housing and transportation.
• Collaborate with the team to promote client self-determination and respect for client preferences in treatment planning.
• Promote consumer self-help programs and advocacy organizations supporting recovery.
• Support clients in navigating medical, legal/entitlement, and transportation resources.

Skills

Lived experience

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Recovery oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NARA Northwest is seeking a Child & Family Peer Support Specialist to inspire hope by sharing lived experiences and connecting program participants with resources for physical and mental health, finances, and transportation. The role emphasizes recovery, advocacy, and collaborative teamwork in a culturally respectful setting.

Requirements include a Peer Wellness/Support Specialist certification with OHA registry, at least one year of relevant lived experience, and a valid license with