Recovery Mentor & Peer Support Specialist

Volunteers of America Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Employer-paid premiums 71%–89% for员工

Dental and vision coverage (employee)

Life & disability protection

403(b) retirement plan with 5.5% match

Paid time off (PTO) 15–26 days

Paid holidays and personal days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Oregon seeks a Supportive Housing Mentor in Portland to provide peer support, model recovery, and link clients to behavioral health, housing, and social services. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm-reduction approaches to reduce barriers to care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and disclose experiences with addictions or mental health services. Knowledge of EHRs and Medicaid-related peer services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Self-identified former recipient of addictions or mental health services to support others.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains peer relationships grounded in recovery
• Supports clients in recovery goals across housing, employment, and wellness
• Provides mentorship using trauma-informed, person-centered, harm-reduction approaches
• Facilitates peer-led recovery groups and activities
• Helps clients access recovery supports and housing/services
• Navigates behavioral health, social services, and criminal justice systems for continuity of care
• Maintains timely documentation in electronic health records
• Coordinats with treatment and housing staff to align care plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Self-identified former addictions or mental health services experience

Experience with Medicaid-billable peer services or behavioral health settings

Job description

Volunteers of America Oregon seeks a Supportive Housing Mentor in Portland to provide peer support, model recovery, and link clients to behavioral health, housing, and social services. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm-reduction approaches to reduce barriers to care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and disclose experiences with addictions or mental health services. Knowledge of EHRs and Medicaid-related peer services is preferred.