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This position is located out of our Kerns Building in NE Portland. The schedule for this position is two-10 hour shifts per week, on a variable schedule.
Job Overview
The Project Respond Crisis Team Peer Specialist provides mobile crisis response in coordination with Crisis Team Clinicians to adults and individuals in Multnomah County. The Peer Specialist uses their training and experience to provide engagement, de-escalation, and advocacy to support individuals in regaining stability in the community. This position is part of a team and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based, perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah County’s Acute Care Continuum. The Peer Specialist models wellness and recovery while offering acceptance, hope, options, opportunities, problem solving, non-directive and supportive peer services based on respect and mutuality through similar or shared lived experiences to individuals they are responding to. The employee works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment.
Essential Duties
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Qualifications
Education:
PSS: Must have a completed a Peer Support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
PWS: Must have completed a Peer Wellness training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
A Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification is required in addition to the certification in order to keep current and in compliance with the OARs.
Experience:
Position requires experience as a former or current user of mental health services.
Must self-disclose as a current or former user of behavioral health services and must have personal experience with recovery.
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health challenges is preferred.
Experience working with diverse populations & communities.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Other:
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or
This position is represented by a labor union.
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