Peer Support Specialist, Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services, #1731

Lifeworks-Nw-1; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks NW is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services in Beaverton, OR, partnering with clients to build independence and social integration. The role emphasizes peer-led support, empowerment, and collaboration with care teams to promote stability and hope.

This position requires individuals who identify as current or former recipients of mental health services, hold a state-certified Peer Support Specialist credential, and are available for on-call shifts

Qualifications

• Self-identifies as a current or former recipient of mental health services.
• Holds a Peer Support Specialist certification from a State-approved training program.
• On-call availability including evenings, weekends, and possibly nights.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations.
• Must have valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, safe driving record, and ability to meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uses a Person-Centered approach to create and support treatment plan goals tailored to the individual.
• Models recovery principles and supports greater independence and wellness.
• Assists clients in identifying and utilizing natural community supports to reduce dependence on traditional mental health services.
• Works with clients to develop wellness and recovery goals.
• Connects clients to community resources to increase independent living and stability.
• May deliver medications and complete home visits to support medication management.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Educates and advocates for Peer Delivered Services and the Recovery Model.
• Responds to emails/voicemail and follows up on routine matters within 48 hours with urgent matters addressed sooner.
• Uses Feedback-Informed Treatment to assess and improve service fit.

Skills

Peer Support

Communication skills

On-call availability

Driver's license

Job description

Peer Support Specialist, Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services, #1731

At LifeWorks NW, our work strengthens the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at every stage of life. Our mission is to promote a healthy community through high-quality, culturally responsive mental health, addiction, and prevention services that create real, lasting change. Guided by our values of recovery and resilience, relationships, and results, we partner closely with clients and communities to reduce stigma and build pathways to stability and hope. If you want your work to make a meaningful difference beyond the walls of an office, we invite you to join us.

Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services (EAMHS) provides services to individuals with an SPMI diagnosis in an outpatient setting and in the community as needed. We work from a team based model to support our clients with a variety of services to help build skills for stability and independence.

The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery. Services provided by peers (people who have had the experience of mental health treatment and have training in Peer Support) include a wide variety of supports, services and advocacy that contribute to a client's ability to engage in ongoing treatment and work towards less dependence on traditional mental health treatment. These activities acknowledge the importance of involving significant others in the persons treatment that could positively impact their recovery.

Location

This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Beaverton site.

Salary Placement Notice

The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses a Person-Centered approach to create and support treatment plan goals tailored to the specific needs of the individual receiving services.
• Uses own experiences as guided by training and also models the principles of recovery for those they work with, including gaining greater independence, emphasizing wellness and self-determination.
• Assists the person they work with to identify and utilize natural community supports to decrease dependence on the traditional mental health system.
• Works with clients to develop wellness and recovery goals towards what the client wants for their lives.
• Models wellness and recovery for the individuals they work with, sharing their own experience when beneficial to the individual.
• Works with clients on specific and obtainable goals included in the person's individual service and support plan.
• Provides support to clients who are having symptoms that could result in hospitalization.
• Connects clients to community resources to increase independent living and stability. Duties could include grovery shopping, managing healthcare appointments, meal preparation or just spending time with clients until they feel secure enough to be on their own.
• Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food boxes, healthcare appointments and other services as appropriate.
• Assists clients in maintaining a medication regimen. May deliver medications, make reminder calls, and complete home visits to support compliance with medication management.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
• May educate and advocate for the values and principles of Peer Delivered Services and the Recovery Model.
• Checks e-mail/voicemail daily/throughout the day when working, responding to contacts within 48 hours for routine matter (urgent matters may require a more immediate response).
• Use Feedback-Informed Treatment service delivery approach to obtain and review feedback from clients regarding the fit and effectiveness of the services provided to them.

Qualifications

• Self-identifies as a current or former recipient of mental health services.
• Holds a Peer Support Specialist certification from a State-approved training program.
• May be beneficial to have prior experience working with SPMI adults or a nursing background.
• Must be available on an on-call basis, evenings, weekends and possible nights.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations.
• Requires valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, verification of safe driving record from DMV, and ability to meet LWNW driving requirements.