Are you ready to turn your lived experience into lasting impact? We're seeking a compassionate and resilient individual to work with Aid and Assist clients at the Oregon State Hospital.

In this role, you’ll be the bridge between systems and healing, providing trauma-informed, person-centered support to individuals navigating the criminal justice and mental health systems. You will walk beside others on their path to recovery and community reintegration.

Use your voice to advocate for those who often go unheard. Build authentic connections that foster trust and transformation. Be part of a team that values growth, empowerment, and justice. Receive training, supervision, and opportunities to lead change.

If you're ready to inspire hope and rewrite narratives, we want you on our team.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Provide peer support to individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are part of the Aid & Assist population. In reach services will be provided in the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) to establish a therapeutic connection with the individual. Follow up services will be provided in the community upon discharge of the individual from OSH. Services include:

• Provide support, in reach, outreach, engagement, and assist them in overcoming barriers to participation in services. Assist them in developing recovery goals, sharing personal recovery experiences, modeling effective self-help strategies, acting as a peer advocate, and providing encouragement.
• Aid in connecting individuals with peer and community resources, including linkages to housing, treatment options, education, and employment, including providing transportation to resources, skill building activities, and accessing services.
• Promote activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing personal experiences when appropriate, modeling self-help, and engaging individuals in wellness activities.
• Provide education and/or training to assist individuals in acquiring skills that will maintain community stability and independence.
• Utilize Evidence Based Practices to include Critical Time Intervention (CTI) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) when providing services.
• Attend mandated trainings.
• Attend supervision with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
As defined by OAR 309-019-0105 (81) "Peer Support Specialist" means an individual providing peer delivered services to an individual or family member with similar life experience under the supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor and a qualified peer delivered services supervisor as resources are made available.

• A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.

• Applicants will be asked to discuss recovery experiences during the interview process.
• Must successfully complete a Mental Health approved peer support training program within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This position is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Understanding of approaches to support others in recovery and resiliency and demonstrates efforts at self-directed recovery. Knowledgeable of community resources and how to connect individuals to those resources. Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to individuals; ability to speak, read and write English; ability to provide documentation consistent with department standards for quality and timeliness; willingness to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, coworkers, and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

Additional Information and/or Attachments

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

• Up to $1,500 per year to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures according to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303 (Download PDF reader)