Youth Recovery & Housing Peer Mentor

Native-American-Youth-and-Family-Center-; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NAYA Family Center in Portland, OR is seeking a compassionate Peer Mentor Specialist to support young adults 18–24 facing homelessness and housing instability. You will provide recovery-oriented peer support, model healthy living, and connect youth with services while collaborating with housing and health teams.

With authentic lived experience and knowledge of Native American communities, you will guide youth through resources, appointments, and community programs, using harm reduction and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Native American history and Urban Indian communities.
• Experience with homelessness and housing instability.
• Knowledge of substance use and recovery.
• Personal experience with addiction or issues affecting youth impacted by substance use.
• At least one year of clean and sober time.
• CRM/PSS/PWS or equivalent certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain and maintain.
• At least six months of experience performing duties similar to this position.
• Experience with diverse populations, particularly Native communities or tribal organizations.
• Strong communication and boundary/confidentiality; respectful, non-judgmental approach.
• Comfort with recovery-oriented and harm reduction approaches.

Responsabilités

• Provide recovery engagement and peer support to youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
• Serve as a positive role model for healthy, sober living.
• Build relationships with youth where they spend time and create engagement opportunities.
• Provide information about NAYA programs and community resources.
• Help facilitate substance-free recreational and social activities on/off site.
• Support youth with benefits, counseling, health care, recovery, and other services appointments.
• Introduce youth to Alcohol & Drug Specialists, case managers, and other providers.
• Encourage follow-through with appointments and ongoing check-ins.
• Help navigate mental health services and housing options.
• Connect youth with recovery groups, LGBTQ+ support, and other networks.
• Advocate for youth to access services and resources.
• Collaborate with case managers and health professionals.
• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention as needed.
• Co-facilitate youth activities with NAYA staff.
• Represent NAYA and raise visibility for the Youth Housing Program.
• Maintain documentation of services and outcomes.
• Coordinate wraparound services with NAYA programs.
• Maintain participant data in required databases and assist reporting.
• Participate in trainings and cross-department projects.
• Foster a safe environment for community members and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Peer support

Active listening

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Recovery-oriented approach

Harm reduction

Public speaking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 60 days

Outils

MS Word

Excel

Email

Databases

Web research

Description du poste

NAYA Family Center in Portland, OR is seeking a compassionate Peer Mentor Specialist to support young adults 18–24 facing homelessness and housing instability. You will provide recovery-oriented peer support, model healthy living, and connect youth with services while collaborating with housing and health teams.

With authentic lived experience and knowledge of Native American communities, you will guide youth through resources, appointments, and community programs, using harm reduction and