Peer Support Specialist

This is a graveyard position, and the scheduled hours will be 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Benefits offered:

• Medical Benefits

• Preferred Provider Option

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account

• Pet Insurance

• Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid

• Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D

• Short Term Disability - Company Paid

• Long Term Disability

• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%

• Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Shift differential incentives

• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education

• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities

• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)

• Sick Leave for part-time staff

• (11) Paid Holidays

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Commuter Mileage Incentive

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Clinical Supervision

• Wellness Program reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Respond to Mobile Crisis dispatches in the community alongside QMHP and or QMHA.
• Collaborate closely with QMHPs, QMHAs, law enforcement partners, EMS, St. Alphonsus Emergency Department, and community providers.
• Participate in shift debriefings, case consultations, team meetings, and mandatory training, including safety protocols and field readiness training.
• Use lived experience to build rapport, reduce stress, model recovery, validate, empower, and support individuals who are in emotional or behavioral health crisis.
• Provide grounding techniques, emotional support, coping skills, and non-clinical supportive presence.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths, self-determination, and recovery-oriented pathways.
• Document client progresses per department policies and procedure.
• Ability to respond appropriately to and deescalate a crisis.
• Encourage self-advocacy and support individuals in understanding their rights, choices and treatment options.
• Assist clients in connecting with outpatient treatment, peer-run organizations, housing support, crisis respite, detox and community resources.
• Complete concise documentation of peer services, interventions, and client interactions in alignment with OARs and agency documentation standards.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA, OHA Peer Code of Ethics, and agency privacy policies.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway's policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED

• OHA-recognized Peer Certification

• PSS (Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health); or PWS (Peer Wellness Specialist); or CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor); or Youth or Family Peer Credential

• Must identify as a person with lived experience of mental health challenges, trauma, or substance use recovery.

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work respectfully, collaboratively, and safely in community-based crisis environments.

• Successful completion of background check (including LEDS NCIC)

• Tuberculosis screening

Preferred:

• Experience working on a Mobile Crisis Team, with 988 Crisis Services, housing outreach or emergency behavioral health settings.
• Bilingual/multilingual