Mobile Peer Support Specialist - Trauma-Informed Care

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (6 weeks first year)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Bereavement/Jury Duty Leave

Wellness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Bike to Work Reimbursement

Job summary

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Peer Provider for the Project Respond program.

The role delivers trauma-informed, strength-based mobile services in community settings, collaborating with clinicians, law enforcement, schools, and other agencies to ensure optimal client care. The Mobile Peer Provider uses lived experience to inspire hope, supports safety planning, and helps clients access housing, benefits, and health services.

Qualifications

• Completion of Peer Support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in Mental Health.
• Completion of Peer Wellness training approved by the OHA in Mental Health.
• Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate mobile response to individuals experiencing mental health crises in Multnomah County.
• Provide mobile support to individuals or families experiencing emotional, developmental, or health challenges.
• Share lived experience to inspire hope and model positive outcomes for individuals or families.
• Assist individuals or families in developing and implementing communication, crisis, and safety plans.
• Offer guidance in accessing local resources such as housing, public benefits, education, and health services.
• Mentor skills related to parenting, positive communication, and self-care.
• Prepare individuals or families for treatment team planning, safety planning, and policy meetings.
• Assist in completing applications and forms related to services (e.g., housing, insurance, education).
• Provide culturally responsive services, particularly for historically underserved populations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, and billing requirements.

Skills

Peer Support

Trauma-informed

Strength-based

Communication

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Education

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) training

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) training

THW certification

Job description

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Peer Provider for the Project Respond program.

The role delivers trauma-informed, strength-based mobile services in community settings, collaborating with clinicians, law enforcement, schools, and other agencies to ensure optimal client care. The Mobile Peer Provider uses lived experience to inspire hope, supports safety planning, and helps clients access housing, benefits, and health services.