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Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida - Oregon
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/7/2026
Description
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.   
Adult Peer Support Specialist  
As an Adult Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis.  By sharing your lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency, this position encourages hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting.  Maintains the safety and security of the center by conducting client and visitor check-ins and discharge, communicating with staff on shift, and providing assistance by connecting callers to the appropriate staff. 
   
Perks of this position:    
  • Starting at $22/hour  
  • daytime, evening, weekend shifts available 
  • Overnight pay differential  
  • Consistent hours and pay 
  • Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency

     
What we’re looking for:    
  • Peer support certificate - Must have completed a Peer Specialist Training approved by The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and qualify to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within six months of hire date.** 
  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting.

     
** If you are not Peer Support certified, Clarvida will provide Peer Support Specialist training upon hire. 
   
What we offer:    
Full Time Employees:      
  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure    
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year   
  • Up to 10 Paid holidays*   
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options   
  • DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*  
     
All Employees:      
  • 401K    
  • Employee Assistance program    
  • Pet Insurance   
  • Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment   
  • Mileage reimbursement*   
      
*benefits may vary based on Position/State/County  
Schedules we offer:  
  1. Schedule 1: Sunday - Thursday 7:30AM - 3:30PM, Friday - Saturday off. (40 Hours, Day Shift)

  2. Schedule 2: Wednesdays - Saturdays 3PM - 11PM, Sundays and Mondays off. (32 Hours, Swing Shift)

  3. Schedule 3: Thursday - Saturday 10PM - 8AM, Sunday - Wednesday off. (30 Hours, Overnight Shift)
     
Application Deadline:  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  

 
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Not the job you’re looking for?  

 
Clarvida has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to   
https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida   
   
To Learn More About Us:   
Clarvida @  http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/    
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.   
    
"We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address, from a notifications@jobvite.com email, or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address."    
  

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