What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Pathfinder position at Peninsula Behavioral Health?
Office Location: PBH Sequim Office
Department: Outreach Services
Pay Range: $20 to $23 per hour (DOE/DOQ)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick Leave, Float Days & Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistant Program
- LifeFlight Membership
- Education Allowance
Job Summary
The Peer Support Specialist - Pathfinder provides outreach and recovery support to individuals experiencing homelessness who are suspected of having an opioid or other substance use disorder. Using lived recovery experience and peer support principles, this role helps participants access treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), housing, and supportive services. Services are delivered in community settings such as emergency rooms, homeless encampments, and other outreach locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness
- Use lived experience to build trust and support recovery goals
- Assist participants with enrollment in MAT and other treatment services
- Connect participants to housing, benefits, and community resources
- Provide recovery support in emergency departments and community settings
- Build partnerships with treatment providers and community organizations
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports
- Protect client confidentiality per federal, state, and agency requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Lived experience with recovery from a substance use disorder (minimum 2 years) or with mental health services
- Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (with agency assistance)
- Ability to obtain Certified Peer Support Specialist credential within 6 months (with agency assistance)
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Required vaccinations (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, current flu)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of peer support principles and recovery‑oriented practices
Work Environment
- Community‑based role with some evening or weekend hours
- Combination of office, outdoor, and community settings
- Moderate physical activity (lifting up to 25 lbs.)
- Fast‑paced work with individuals in crisis situations
*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have YOUR OWN personal lived experience with recovery from a substance use disorder for at least the last two consecutive years OR receiving mental health services for mental health challenges? Please describe briefly.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23