Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) in Portland, OR seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join the housing team. The role emphasizes recovery, symptom management, and culturally respectful support for single adults and families who have experienced unsheltered homelessness.

Training and clinical supervision are provided. You will provide peer counseling, connect participants with medical, dental, legal, and social services, and support personal growth through

Qualifications

• Experience applying recovery-oriented approaches in behavioral health contexts.
• Ability to work with Native American/Alaska Native communities with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and consultation to participants and families.
• Coordinate supports to help participants obtain daily living necessities and access services.
• Promote recovery through linkage to community resources and crisis intervention under supervision.
• Lead group and individual activities to support social skills and cultural engagement.
• Maintain professional boundaries and collaborate with housing staff and clients with respect and dignity.
• Encourage participants to work with primary care providers and specialists as needed.

Skills

Peer counseling

Mentoring

Advocacy

Coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) in Portland, OR seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join the housing team. The role emphasizes recovery, symptom management, and culturally respectful support for single adults and families who have experienced unsheltered homelessness.

Training and clinical supervision are provided. You will provide peer counseling, connect participants with medical, dental, legal, and social services, and support personal growth through