Top 202 Community support specialist Jobs in Portland Or

Peer Support Specialist - BHRC Day Center
The Peer Company —Portland, OR
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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Office Support Specialist II, On Call #356
Lifeworks NW —Portland, OR
- $23.62 - $30.57 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Residential
Afterschool Inclusion and Behavior Support Specialist
PJA Afterschool —Portland, OR
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Community Health Outreach Worker
Central City Concern —Portland, OR
- $26.30 - $34.90 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Village Support Coordinator
Agape Village —Portland, OR
- $52,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Peer Wellness Specialist
Power Up Community Center —Portland, OR
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Direct Support Professional - Community Living Specialist
Community Vision —Portland, OR
- $0.73 per mile
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Oregon Based Care Coach (Part-Time)
Charlie Health —Oregon
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
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Oregon Based Care Coach (Part-Time)
Charlie Health —Oregon
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
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Community Relations Coordinator
The Canopy Senior Living - Portland, OR —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DSP DSA I/DD - Community Activities and Social Events
Access Community Care —Beaverton, OR
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Flexible schedule
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5d
Instructional Mentor
SELF - Support for Early Learning & Families —Vancouver, WA
- $26.37 - $28.85 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Community Manager - CAGA
Aperto Property Management, Inc —Portland, OR
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Swing Residential Support Specialist
New Narrative —Cornelius, OR
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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6d
Alcohol and Drug Specialist - ROSE Program
New Avenues for Youth (Non-Profit) —Portland, OR
- $21.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Driving
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Temporary Peer Outreach Worker
New Narrative —Beaverton, OR
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Senior Care Advisor : Community Relations Manager
Assisting Hands —Clackamas, OR
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Employment Support Specialist - I/DD population
Good-2-Go Oregon —Oregon City, OR
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Google Workspace
- Criminal background check
- Travel
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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On-Call Residential Support Specialist-1
New Narrative —Gresham, OR
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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On-Call Residential Support Specialist-1
New Narrative —Beaverton, OR
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Peer Support Specialist - BHRC Day Center

The Peer Company
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 an hour

Qualifications

Trauma-sensitive practices
High school diploma or GED
Video conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

The Peer Company (TPC)

Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC)

Day Center Peer Support Specialist Job Description

Pay: $25 Per Hour

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 Hours Per Week)

Hours & Location:

Friday - Monday, 10:00AM – 8:00PM

Home Office - BHRC: 333 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 97205

Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in TPC Handbook

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Reports To: BHRC Program Manager

Department: Behavioral Health Resources Center

JOB SUMMARY:

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. Support will be offered and provided to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who may also be living outdoors and who are participants of the Day Center. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.

The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) is an innovative model that has been led by peers and centers its values in being trauma-informed and equity based. The BHRC is a project of Multnomah County in collaboration with many community partners. The BHRC includes a Peer Run Day Center, 33 bed shelter with stays up to 30 days and a 19-bed bridge to housing program with stays up to 90 days for people experiencing houselessness and behavioral health challenges. The Day Center is run by The Peer Company and is staffed entirely by peers from 8 am to 8 pm daily.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by TPC in accordance with the TPC background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with TPC.

Pre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of TPC's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with TPC's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.

Experience:

Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges. Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment
Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement

Maintaining Continuous Recovery:

Employees serving in recovery-focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.

Licensure/Certification:

Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Ability to push/pull/lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with TPC’s values alignment and principles of peer support
Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey
Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions
Collaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys
Attend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served
Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, TPC, and community partners
Participate in BHRC Day Center opening and/or closing procedures and protocol.
Following the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness
Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners
Administers outcome measurement tools with individuals being served and participates in data collection
Support participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey
Assist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables
Meets TPC’s metric-based performance expectations based on organizational standards and contract deliverables
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery
Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics
Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
Complete other relevant duties as assigned

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

Employment with The Peer Company is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time.

The Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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