Peer Support Specialist- CATT

The Mental Health Association Of Oregon; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per handbook

Job summary

The Peer Company in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the Center for Addictions (CATT). The role supports individuals in recovery, building person-directed plans and connecting them with community resources.

The CATT drop-in center operates weekdays, with a 40-hour work week and a 1.0 FTE schedule. Qualifications include a High School diploma, lived experience in recovery, trauma-informed care understanding, and Oregon driver license with vehicle access.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background Check will be conducted per policy; criminal record not necessarily exclusionary.
• Pre-Hire drug screenings required for all potential employees.
• MVR checks for driving positions; meet driving standards.
• Experiences include live-experience recovery with SUD/mental health and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 peer support per program values.
• Collaborates with individuals to create PDPs for recovery journeys.
• Participates in regular peer support supervision.
• Collaborates with other providers to support PDPs and recovery journeys.
• Attends meetings to communicate program objectives and advocate for participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Diversity & inclusion

Typing & tech

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Hillsboro, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1357

The Peer Company (TPC)

Peer Support Specialist – Center for Addictions

Triage & Treatment (CATT) Drop-in Center Job Description

Pay: $25.00 Per Hour

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Hours and Location :

Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm

Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook

Reports to: CATT Program Manager

Department: Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.

The Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) is a project to increase addictions treatment capacity in Washington County. Upon its completion it will add 86 new treatment beds, a peer drop‑in center and many other features. The CATT will be a comprehensive center for substance use treatment that is accessible and responsive to our diverse community. The drop‑in center is run by The Peer Company and is staffed entirely by peers from 8:00AM to 8:00PM Monday - Friday .

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company .

Pre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre‑hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company 's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.

Motor Vehicle Records Search: For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) searchin accordance withcompany policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.

To be eligiblefor a driving‑required position,candidatesmust meet the following minimum driving standards:

• Nomajor driving violations within the past3 years(i.e.-DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)
• No more than3 moving violationswithin the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding,failing to yield, running red light, etc.)

Experience:

• Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges. Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment
• Understands the principles of trauma‑informed care, recovery, consumer‑involvement

Employees serving in recovery‑focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.

Licensure/Certification:

• Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Ability to push/pull/lift/carry items up to 25 pounds

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with The Peer Company's values alignment and principles of peer support
• Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey
• Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions
• Collaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys
• Attend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served
• Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer‑delivered service, The Peer Company, and community partners
• Following the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness
• Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners
• Support participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey
• Assist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
• Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintains accurate and up-to‑date documentation as required by program deliverables
• Meets TPC’s metric‑based performance expectations based on organizational standards and contract deliverables
• Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery
• Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics
• Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
• Participate in CATT drop‑in center opening and/or closing procedures and protocol
• Complete other relevant duties as assigned

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

Employment with The Peer Company is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at‑will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time.

The Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.