Relief Peer Support Specialist

Laurel Hill Center in Eugene, OR is looking to hire part-time Relief Peer Support Specialists. Do you have the ability to manage your time and tasks efficiently? Would you like to join a great team of people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere? If so, please read on!

This behavioral health position earns a competitive wage of $16 - $21/hour. We provide paid sick leave, flexible schedules, an employee assistance program, annual performance raises, and an annual cost-of-living adjustment. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT LAUREL HILL CENTER

Established in 1972, we are committed to helping people with psychiatric disabilities make choices and acquire skills that increase their self-reliance and ability to live and work in the community. Using behavioral health evidence-based practices, we effectively address several social determinants of health, such as housing, employment, and education. Our efforts are focused on supporting those in our community who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and require intensive community support. We provide housing resources such as rental subsidies, housing navigation services, and permanent supportive housing (PSH). We are dedicated to investing in our clients, their families, and their communities while inspiring hope and instilling confidence in our clients.

Our team of professionals uses a range of behavioral health evidence-based training, education, and intervention that empower individuals to engage in healthy and productive lifestyles. To show our appreciation for all that they do, we strive to provide a supportive work environment that helps our employees build successful careers as well as encourage a healthy work-life balance!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RELIEF PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

In this peer support position, you provide individual and group services to individuals who need support to effectively manage mental health symptoms. You focus on assisting others with implementing coping skills, developing social supports, and assist in the removal of barriers to personal recovery goals. Because a sense of belonging is essential for individuals to be able to work towards other goals, that is always your priority.

You assist clients by modeling coping or self-soothing strategies, developing recovery action plans, learning independent living skills, and accessing community resources. Conscientiously, you support each client's progress towards their own personal recovery goals. Making a difference one life at a time fills you with a deep sense of satisfaction, which is why you're perfect in this social services role!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RELIEF PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This peer support position must be registered with Oregon's Traditional Health Worker Registry as a peer support specialist (PSS).

Additionally, candidates are required to fulfill requirements set by the Laurel Hill Center, including:

• Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening upon hire
• Full vaccination against COVID-19

Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping others? Do you have a caring demeanor? If yes, you might just be perfect for this peer support position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A RELIEF PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This on-call behavioral health position has a variable schedule and location. Each shift will be in a single location.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SOCIAL SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right social services skills and would be right for this case management job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!