Peer Support Specialist - Housing and Residential Programs

Applicants must have lived experience with mental health, addiction recovery, problem gambling recovery, or supporting a family member through recovery. This role requires the ability to share that experience appropriately to model recovery and self-advocacy.

• Lived experience with mental health, addiction recovery, problem gambling recovery, or as a family member supporting someone through recovery.
• Ability to share personal lived experience appropriately to model recovery, resilience, and self-advocacy.
• Knowledge of community resources including healthcare, housing, transportation, education, and employment.
• Skills in providing peer support, encouragement, and hope to individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Ability to assist individuals in developing and achieving personal recovery and wellness goals.
• Experience conducting outreach and engaging individuals experiencing barriers to treatment or services.
• Skills training abilities to help individuals build independent living skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for advocacy and collaboration.
• Ability to work as part of a person-centered housing planning team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within Marion County may be required.

Provide peer support, encouragement, and hope to individuals receiving behavioral health services.

• Share lived experience appropriately to model recovery, resilience, and self-advocacy.
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personal recovery and wellness goals.
• Conduct outreach and engage individuals experiencing barriers to treatment or services.
• Connect individuals with community resources including healthcare, housing, transportation, education, employment, and other supports.
• Provide skills training to help individuals build independent living skills.
• Collaborate with the person-centered housing planning team to support client goals.
• Document interactions and progress in accordance with program requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and training as required.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure access to needed services and supports.

Must have lived experience as defined in the qualifications.

• Must pass a background check as required by Marion County.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings or weekends if needed.
• Must comply with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Completion of peer support training or certification may be required within a specified timeframe.

Competitive hourly wage of $22.03

• $29.43 per hour.
• Full-time employment with stable county benefits.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
• Supportive team environment within Marion County Health and Human Services.
• Potential for professional development and training in peer support.

This position is part of the Housing and Residential Programs (HARP) within Marion County Health and Human Services.

• The role is based in Salem, Oregon, and may require travel within the county.
• Lived experience is a core qualification; applicants without lived experience will not be considered.
• Peer support certification may be required after hire; training opportunities may be available.
• Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.
• For questions about the position, contact the Marion County Human Resources department.
• Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Marion County Health and Human Services is dedicated to promoting health, safety, and well-being for all residents. The Housing and Residential Programs (HARP) division provides behavioral health housing services to individuals in need. This role directly supports the county's mission by using peer support to support individuals on their recovery journey. Marion County is named as the hiring organisation for the Peer Support Specialist

• Housing and Residential Programs post.