Residential Peer Support Specialist - 5849

ColumbiaCare Services; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 3,394,000 - 3,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement match

Holiday pay

Mental health PTO

EAP

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services is seeking a Residential Peer Support Specialist for our Bell Cove RTH, Coos Crisis Resolution Center, and Cedar Bay RTH programs across Brookings, Coos Bay, and North Bend, Oregon. You will greet residents at admission, provide compassionate support, and help articulate personal recovery goals in a welcoming environment.

The role involves one‑to‑one conversations to build trust, facilitating peer groups, and engaging in crisis de‑escalation training.

Qualifications

• Have personal experience with mental health challenges.
• Certified and registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Responsibilities

• Meet each new resident at admission and provide welcoming, compassionate support.
• Conduct one‑to‑one conversations to build trust and guide self‑determined goals.
• Facilitate and coordinate peer groups to discuss recovery and challenges.
• Provide crisis de‑escalation training and related physical safety practices.
• Support residents in connecting with community peer support systems.

Skills

Personal experience

PSS/PWS certification

Job description

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team at our Bell Cove RTH, Coos Crisis Resolution Center, and Cedar Bay RTH programs in Brookings, Coos Bay, and North Bend, Oregon! They will meet each new resident at admission to the program and support the individual in feeling welcome, answer their questions, provide compassionate support, and guide them in articulating any self‑determined goals they may want to work on while at the residential treatment facility. The position will engage in one‑to‑one conversations with residents to build trust, utilize strategic self‑disclosure to build connection and normalize mental health challenges, and support individuals in connecting with community peer support systems. This position will facilitate and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their unique recovery stories and challenges. In addition, the Residential Support Specialist will receive crisis de‑escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques. If you have experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or facilitating recovery‑oriented conversations or groups, then this position may be a great fit for you!

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

What You’ll Make

$24.64 - $26.15 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Differentials:

• NOC Differential: An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.
• Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

Compensation details

23.69-25.14 Hourly Wage

About the Program

Bell Cove is a co‑ed, 5‑bed Residential Treatment Home serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own private, ADA‑accessible bedroom with half‑bath. The program offers a lovely open living design and common areas, including a private library/activity room and beautiful patio and backyard.

The Coos Crisis Resolution Center (CCRC) is a 6‑bed, licensed crisis residential facility serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers both individual and shared rooms. Community areas include a kitchen/dining room, living room, separate small reading area, and a spacious back deck and yard.

Cedar Bay is a co‑ed, 5‑bed Residential Treatment Home serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own private bedroom, shared bathrooms, and multiple living areas. The program has a wraparound deck and raised garden beds for outdoor enjoyment. Cedar Bay is close in proximity to the bay and public services.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You’ll Need

• Have personal experience with mental health challenges
• Be Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.