Overnight Peer Recovery Mentor in Supportive Housing

Volunteers of America Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & sick leave

Holidays & personal days

PSLF eligibility

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

VOA Oregon is seeking a dedicated overnight Supportive Housing Recovery Peer to build trusting relationships with clients in recovery and support individualized goals. The role involves crisis intervention, care coordination, and facilitating peer-led groups, with duties to access housing, benefits, and essential services.

This position requires trauma-informed care, experience with co-occurring disorders, and a commitment to recovery principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CRM or PSS certification within three months of hire.
• Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns preferred.
• Experience with individuals in housing instability or criminal justice system preferred.
• Must be eligible for Oregon Medicaid provider enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains supportive peer relationships grounded in mutual respect and recovery principles.
• Supports clients in identifying individualized recovery goals across treatment engagement, housing, education, and wellness.
• Provides mentorship using trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm reduction approaches to reduce barriers to care.
• Facilitates peer-led recovery groups and structured activities for community building and accountability.
• Introduces clients to recovery supports including 12-step, mutual aid, cultural, spiritual, or wellness resources.
• Assists clients in navigating behavioral health, social services, and criminal justice systems.
• Conducts outreach and maintains regular client contact to enhance engagement.
• Maintains accurate EHR documentation to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Harm reduction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

VOA Oregon is seeking a dedicated overnight Supportive Housing Recovery Peer to build trusting relationships with clients in recovery and support individualized goals. The role involves crisis intervention, care coordination, and facilitating peer-led groups, with duties to access housing, benefits, and essential services.

This position requires trauma-informed care, experience with co-occurring disorders, and a commitment to recovery principles.