Peer Support Specialist

Job Code:                  2475

Department:              Behavioral Health

Location:                   Roseburg, OR

Wage:                        $18.90 - $19.50 DOE

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) works as a member of the Cow Creek Health & Wellness team to provide outreach, recovery support, identification, referral, and other community-based supportive services to Native Americans/Alaskan Natives who are impacted by substance abuse, mental illness, or incarceration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a peer mentor and develop rapport with individuals seeking support
• Provide emotional support, empathy, and understanding to participants in individual and group settings
• Encourage and facilitate self-advocacy, empowerment, and self-determination
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to ensure holistic care and support
• Identify and connect individuals to appropriate community resources
• Assist individuals in setting and achieving their recovery goals
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines in all interactions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal experience with mental health recovery
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have THW certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Strong commitment to helping others
• Ability to establish boundaries and maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits:  

• Paid Time off (PTO) will begin accruing on the date of hire at the rate of 8 hours per pay period. Maximum PTO accrual will be 480 hours.
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term disability.
• Employer contributes 7% to 401k based off of annual income.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Employer paid $15,000 Life insurance policy.