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What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

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About the Position

We have a Full-Time job opening for a Peer Support Specialist at our Rental Assistance Program (RAP) in the Portland area. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will work directly with individuals and assist them in navigating very complex systems such as rental applicants, HUD applications, benefits systems, etc. They will utilize strategic self-disclosure of lived experience to build connection with individuals and to normalize mental health challenges. The Peer Support Specialist will be primarily responsible for conducting housing searches and accessing community resources, assisting individuals with completing housing applications and coordinating moving arrangements, and managing funds to ensure all payments are made to landlords in a timely manner. The position will assist and teach individuals in completing housekeeping tasks, and provide direct skills training in independent living, self-sufficiency, education, navigating the medical community, community living, etc. The Peer Support Specialist will also strive to close the gap created by cultural or language barriers. In addition, you will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. Travel within Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties will be required in this position.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

What You’ll Make

$25.00 - $27.50 per hour DOE/Credentials

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You’ll Need

Successful candidates MUST:

Have personal experience with mental health challengesBe Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.