Recovery-Focused Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Lifeworks-Nw-1; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks NW in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Crisis Peer Support Specialist who has firsthand recovery experience. You will provide recovery‑oriented support to individuals in crisis, promote safety and connect them to ongoing mental health services.

This on‑site role at Hawthorn offers an hourly wage of 26.29–28.98 with pro‑rated benefits, plus an extra 7.50 per hour on Sundays. Responsibilities include developing short term wellness plans, collaborating with crisis teams, modeling recovery, and

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.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations.
• Familiar with developmental needs of adults and children.
• Transporting clients in an agency vehicle may be required. If required, valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage and ability to meet driving requirements are necessary.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.

Responsibilities

• Uses a Person-Centered approach to create and work on a short term Peer-Assisted Wellness Recovery Plan tailored to the specific needs of the individual receiving services.
• Collaborates with Crisis Team and Intensive Transition Team staff to assist individuals with safety planning and connecting to ongoing mental health services.
• Models the principles of recovery and emphasizes self-care, gaining independence, wellness and self-determination.
• Informs people served of available service options while promoting the use of natural supports and resources within the community.
• Assists individuals in navigating the mental health services system and in achieving wellness, resiliency and recovery as defined by the person.
• Presents a model of someone in recovery and shares their own experiences as their training provided guidance.
• Works with clients on specific and obtainable goals included in the person’s short term crisis treatment plan.
• Provides support to clients who are experiencing symptoms that could require hospitalization (e.g., shopping, meals, companionship).
• Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food boxes, healthcare appointments and other services as appropriate.
• Assists clients in maintaining medication compliance; may deliver medications, make reminder calls and conduct home visits.
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Educates and advocates for Peer Delivered Services and the Recovery Model.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Peer support

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Driving license

Safety awareness

Education

Peer Support Specialist certification

Job description

LifeWorks NW in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Crisis Peer Support Specialist who has firsthand recovery experience. You will provide recovery‑oriented support to individuals in crisis, promote safety and connect them to ongoing mental health services.

This on‑site role at Hawthorn offers an hourly wage of 26.29–28.98 with pro‑rated benefits, plus an extra 7.50 per hour on Sundays. Responsibilities include developing short term wellness plans, collaborating with crisis teams, modeling recovery, and