Peer Support Specialist in Josephine County (Transitional Housing)

Peer Support Specialist (Tranisitional Housing)

Starting at: $20.39

Full Time Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday. Some flexibility is available with daily start and end times; however, the scheduled workdays are fixed and not flexible.

Summary of the Position

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is an individual with sufficient recovery to provide peer support to individuals that are receiving services from Continuum. Peer Support Specialists will assist the client in identifying and addressing possible barriers to long-term recovery. Maintains good working relationships with community partners and connects clients to additional resources needed to support recovery. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the Treatment Team and will utilize their own recovery experience to support and advocate for their peers. PSS will support the client by being active participants in their own recovery.

Essential Duties

• Establish therapeutic rapport with clients while maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and professional therapeutic boundaries.
• Work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with clients, agency partners, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely, thorough, and concise documentation of daily clinical activities and client progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience applying Peer Support Specialist principles and the Recovery Model to support clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Assist clients in identifying recovery goals, developing strategies, and monitoring progress toward desired outcomes.
• Help clients identify, strengthen, and utilize natural support systems.
• Recognize the importance of self-care and teach and model healthy self-care practices that support clients’ ongoing recovery.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources, including housing, food assistance, banking resources, utility and heating assistance, and other essential services.
• Assist clients with understanding and navigating application procedures for public assistance programs, including TANF, HUD, Head Start, and other applicable resources.
• Support clients in understanding and meeting the requirements necessary to maintain eligibility for services and continued support.
• Help clients develop the skills necessary to live independently and maintain a self-directed life.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in treatment team meetings, and coordinate services to support clients’ recovery goals.

Other Duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attend required trainings and meetings and participate in committees as assigned.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals in recovery preferred.

Education, Licensure, and Certification Required:

• Current, valid Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification.
• Register and maintain good standing as a Traditional Health Care Worker through the Oregon State Office of Equity and Inclusion.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid driver's license

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This job is primarily mobile. Visual acuity is required for documentation and viewing of computer monitors. Occasional area/local travel to various company facilities, community partners, outside agencies and client residence is necessary. Ability to use a telephone and a computer.

Background Check Required

• This position requires a background check and drug screening.

Professional References

Three (3) professional references are required to verify experience and professional qualifications.

Continuum is an equal opportunity employer. Continuum does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family relationship, marital status, veteran status, military service, employment status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law. Any person who needs accommodation to participate in the application process should communicate with Human Resources. Any employee who needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job should communicate with their supervisor. Continuum will work with an applicant or employee to evaluate whether there is a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operations of their department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.39 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• PSS Certification or CRM Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20