Youth & Family Peer Support Specialist In-Person Role

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaiser Health Insurance

15 Paid Holidays

Sick Time - 13 days

PTO - 13 days

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Driver's license and transportation

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW is seeking a Child & Family Peer Support Specialist in Gresham, OR. This in-person role requires sharing lived experiences to inspire recovery and guiding clients to health, housing, legal, and transportation resources.

You will work closely with a team to uphold client rights and promote self-advocacy, while engaging families and communities in supportive services. Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold a Peer Wellness Specialist or Peer Support Specialist certification and be registered with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Traditional Healthcare Worker Registry.
• At least one year of relevant lived experience and knowledge of child- and youth-serving systems; ability to navigate the system.

Responsibilities

• Identify as a person with lived experience of mental health services and act as a role model.
• Provide mentoring, advocacy, and practical support to connect clients with resources for health, housing, finances, and transportation.
• Collaborate with the team to support client rights, self-determination, and recovery; promote consumer self-help and advocacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Lived experience in mental health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Wellness Specialist certification

OHA Traditional Healthcare Worker Registry

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW is seeking a Child & Family Peer Support Specialist in Gresham, OR. This in-person role requires sharing lived experiences to inspire recovery and guiding clients to health, housing, legal, and transportation resources.

You will work closely with a team to uphold client rights and promote self-advocacy, while engaging families and communities in supportive services. Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings.