Peer Support Recovery Specialist/Mentor

Peer Support Specialists (PSS) provide support services to peers. Peers are individuals experiencing mental health, substance use disorder and/or houselessness. PSSs provide a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy services to individuals who desire peer support that contribute to a peer's ability to engage in ongoing programs and services, promote greater independence, community integration, and recovery from drug, alcohol, and mental health related issues. PSSs may share their own recovery story, if appropriate, and walk the road of recovery alongside the peer.

Duties and responsibilities:

Peer Support:

· Work with peers to identify wellness and recovery goals and build a plan with specific objectives to carry out those goals.

· Exemplify recovery principles to show that recovery is possible and attainable.

· Regularly attend and participate in staff meetings.

· Input/track peer intakes and services in tracking software (HMIS and AWARDS) and complete progress notes in a timely manner.

· Ensure upon intake that eligible peers are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan. If they are not, assist them with enrollment.

· Practice cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competency regarding Person Centered and Peer Delivered Services.

· Customize approach and apply techniques based on peer’s specific needs.

· Connect peers to community resources and make referrals as needed.

· Develop and track peers' goals by meeting regularly.

· Engage and encourage peers to actively work toward goals to move toward self-sufficiency.

· Comply with all health and safety standards per state and MHACBO regulations.

Other duties:

· Provide back-up to other staff-this can include helping at the front desk, helping with showers and laundry, etc.

· Provides support at mealtimes (breakfast and lunch).

· Perform other duties as assigned.