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Peer Support Specialist

Lifeways
Jun 04
On-site
Ontario, Oregon, United States
$21.21 - $23.61 USD yearly
Peer Support
Description

This is a graveyard position, and the scheduled hours will be 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Benefits offered:

  • Medical Benefits
    • Preferred Provider Option
    • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
  • Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
  • Short Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Shift differential incentives
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
  • Sick Leave for part-time staff
  • (11) Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Commuter Mileage Incentive
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Wellness Program reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned)

 

  • Respond to Mobile Crisis dispatches in the community alongside QMHP and or QMHA.
  • Collaborate closely with QMHPs, QMHAs, law enforcement partners, EMS, St. Alphonsus Emergency Department, and community providers.
  • Participate in shift debriefings, case consultations, team meetings, and mandatory training, including safety protocols and field readiness training.
  • Use lived experience to build rapport, reduce stress, model recovery, validate, empower, and support individuals who are in emotional or behavioral health crisis.
  •  Provide grounding techniques, emotional support, coping skills, and non-clinical supportive presence.
  • Assist clients in identifying strengths, self-determination, and recovery-oriented pathways.
  • Document client progresses per department policies and procedure.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to and deescalate a crisis.
  • Encourage self-advocacy and support individuals in understanding their rights, choices and treatment options.
  • Assist clients in connecting with outpatient treatment, peer-run organizations, housing support, crisis respite, detox and community resources.
  • Complete concise documentation of peer services, interventions, and client interactions in alignment with OARs and agency documentation standards.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA, OHA Peer Code of Ethics, and agency privacy policies.
  • Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.


Qualifications

Qualifications

     Required:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • OHA-recognized Peer Certification
    • PSS (Peer Support Specialist – Mental Health); or PWS (Peer Wellness Specialist); or CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor); or Youth or Family Peer Credential
  • Must identify as a person with lived experience of mental health challenges, trauma, or substance use recovery.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work respectfully, collaboratively, and safely in community-based crisis environments.
  • Successful completion of background check (including LEDS NCIC)
  • Tuberculosis screening

     Preferred:

  • Experience working on a Mobile Crisis Team, with 988 Crisis Services, housing outreach or emergency behavioral health settings.
  • Bilingual/multilingual