Peer Case Manager I — Recovery & Community Support

Bridges To Change; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

5 Additional Paid Days: Self-Care, 1 B

Personal Holiday (loaded every January

Generous PTO policy and Sabbatical

Employer Paid Medical, Life Insurance,

Short Term Disability and Employee AEP

Voluntary Dental, Vision, FSA, Long TD

5% Retirement Match with no waiting

Annual bonus program

Annual professional development allot

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Inclusive workplace culture

Bilingual wage differential

Job summary

Bridges to Change is seeking a full-time Case Manager I in Multnomah County, OR to provide peer support and case management for female-identifying participants, helping with community integration and access to resources. You will implement service plans under supervision while modeling recovery principles and maintaining strong ethics.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement, documentation, and collaboration with partners to support participant goals in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• PWS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Self-identifies as a peer with lived experience in mental health or related challenges.
• Minimum 1 year of continuous sobriety for those with addiction-related lived experience.
• ORCHARDS BCU background check clearance required.
• Valid driver's license with vehicle and active registration and liability insurance.
• Ability to conduct directly observed urinalysis, gender-specific requirement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver peer support services and case management, dedicating at least 50% of scheduled time to direct client services.
• Assist participants from diverse backgrounds to access services and resources.
• Implement individual service plan goals.
• Promote community integration by supporting recovery models.
• Develop recovery skills and harm-reduction strategies.
• Provide trauma-informed, motivational interviewing and mentorship.
• Provide transportation assistance for appointments.
• Document services and progress within 24–72 hours.
• Respond to crises with trauma-informed approaches and Narcan when needed.
• Collaborate with community partners for care coordination.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and trainings.
• Adhere to policies, confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

PWS certification

Lived experience in behavioral health

Trauma-informed engagement

Crisis prevention & de-escalation

Communication skills

Documentation & EHR proficiency

Education

GED/High School Diploma

ORCHARDS BCU background check clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

Bridges to Change is seeking a full-time Case Manager I in Multnomah County, OR to provide peer support and case management for female-identifying participants, helping with community integration and access to resources. You will implement service plans under supervision while modeling recovery principles and maintaining strong ethics.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement, documentation, and collaboration with partners to support participant goals in a diverse, dynamic environment.