Job description

The Stronghold-A Culturally Responsive Peer Support Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peer Support Specialist is a helping professional with lived experience that provides a caring and personal approach in supporting of treatment plans and skill development for clients of our program. The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery from mental illness and/or addiction. Services provided by peers (people in addiction recovery or with co-occurring mental health disorders) include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a client’s ability to engage in ongoing treatment.

Schedule: Four 10 hr shifts or Three 10-12 hr shifts

Location: This position is in Chiloquin, Oregon

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplify recovery principles in order to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. Provide high quality peer support; share their own recovery story as appropriate.
• Monitor for disruptive behaviors, set boundaries and engage positively with clients and model recovery-based relationships, supporting staff and client safety in The Stronghold spaces.
• Work with clients to identify wellness and recovery goals. Coordinate and consult with other team members to keep team informed of issues and progress.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and JotForm’s.
• Document all peer contact at time of service.
• Facilitate activity groups.
• Coordinate pro-social activities in the community.
• Support clients in establishing community integration, including, but not limited to accessing recovery meetings, faith-based support, clean and sober recreation, etc.
• Work with Operations Manager by performing job duties as told and to assist in developing and supporting new and ongoing programming included but not limited to: peer-led healing and recovery groups, routine events throughout the year.
• Transport clients within the Chiloquin and Klamath County area, as needed.
• Attend and positively participate in required team meetings.
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, and other community partners.
• Identify and facilitate clients’ access to community resources.
• Coordinate property tours to potential clients and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as building food boxes and taking clients to the clothing closet. Cleaning and maintenance of transitional housing. Cooking and cleaning for community events and/or elderly meals.
• Assigned seasonal duties such as shoveling of snow, gardening/yardwork and any other duties as assigned by Operations Manager and/or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED required.
• Preferred enrolled member and/or descendant of a Federally Recognized Tribe.
• Ability to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in Oregon: o A current or former mental health services consumer; OR o A person in recovery from an addiction disorder who has abstained from alcohol and other drugs for at least 2 years; OR o A family member of a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
• Has a strong desire for helping people change their lives, find hope, and build health through holistic wellness and recovery from addiction.
• Has a calm demeanor and the ability to address conflict and challenging behavior with compassion and kindness.
• Must embrace the mission and philosophy of recovery and client-centered treatment.
• Must possess a current driver’s license or working on attaining license.
• Must have the physical ability to walk, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, squat, pull, and lift to 25 lbs., climb stairs several times a day, and stand for long periods of time.
• Adhering to our drug-free workplace, encourages a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
• Excellent project and time management capabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhering and in compliance with HIPAA.

If interested, please submit your resume to thestrongholdps@gmail.com or bring to the Stronghold Office, located at 211 South 3rd Avenue, Chiloquin, OR 97624

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chiloquin, OR 97624: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Recovery of Substance Use and/or Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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