Recovery-Oriented Peer Support Specialist — Portland

LE_001 New Narrative; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

New Narrative is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with participants in the Polaris program and provide direct peer support across diverse settings in Oregon. The role emphasizes empathy, recovery principles, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to access housing, food, and medical resources.

Paid at $27/hour DOE, standard day shift, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention, and active participation in treatment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of peer working experience required.
• Current Peer Support Certification required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Must maintain current Oregon driver’s license as position requires the ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals in the Polaris program.
• Assist other program staff with implementation and facilitation of interventions.
• Coordinate with community resources to access food, housing, and medical care.
• Assist program participants in attending required court dates and filing legal paperwork.
• Maintain compliance with PHI and complete required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Peer support

De-escalation

Case management

Community resources

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

New Narrative is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with participants in the Polaris program and provide direct peer support across diverse settings in Oregon. The role emphasizes empathy, recovery principles, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to access housing, food, and medical resources.

Paid at $27/hour DOE, standard day shift, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention, and active participation in treatment