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Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.
SUMMARY: Pre-Treatment is an innovative trauma-informed Community Healing Center that fosters holistic recovery for Old Town Recovery Center (OTRC) and Blackburn Center clients. This position will work as a member of the Pre-Treatment Team to provide meaningful engagement opportunities and access to low-barrier interventions for vulnerable community members who are waiting for Behavioral Health services intake, and/or seeking stabilization, safety, and connection prior to formal treatment services. The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented based services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer support, community integration and recovery-based relationships.
Hours: M-F 8-4:30
Location: Old Town Clinic
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Benefits: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees:
This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
Full Time
$40k-52k (estimate)
06/11/2023
06/11/2024
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