Bilingual Peer Support Specialist - Deflection Program

JOB SUMMARY: Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is an individual with sufficient recovery to provide peer support to individuals that are receiving services from OnTrack. Peer Support Specialists will assist the client in identifying and addressing possible barriers to long-term recovery. Maintains good working relationships with community partners and connects clients to additional resources needed to support recovery. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the Treatment Team and will utilize their own recovery experience to support and advocate for their peers. PSS will support the client by being active participants in their own recovery. SUPERVISED BY: Program Manager STATUS: This position non-exempt, full time Supervision Exercised: None Essential Functions: · Provide peer support and case management for individuals involved with community justice in Jackson County’s Deflection Program. · Attend frequent meetings with community justice, deflection coordinator, and community partners. · Complete status reports and all required documents to indicate client engagement in Deflection · Collaborate with multiple community partners, community justice, and courts. · Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries. · Ability to work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with clients and other agencies’ staff. · Concisely and thoroughly document daily clinical information. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience applying principles of Peer Support Specialists and the Recovery Model. · Assists clients in identifying their recovery goals and strategies to monitor progress. · Assist client in identifying and utilizing natural supports. · Identify and maintain current information concerning community resources (housing, food, banks, heat assistance, etc.) and application procedures for accessing public assistance resources (TANF, 01IP, HUD, Head-Start, etc.). · Assist individuals in meeting necessary requirements to retain services and supports. · Support Client in gaining skills to live a self-directed life. · Collaborate with staff and participate in treatment teams. Other Duties: a. Perform other related work as assigned. b. Attend Trainings and meetings as assigned. May be appointed to committees. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience and Skills Requirements: · Minimum 2 years’ working with individuals in recovery preferred. Education/Licensure/Certification requirement: · Current, valid, Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor certification · Register and maintain good standing as a Traditional Health Care Worker through the Oregon State Office of Equity and Inclusion. · High School diploma or equivalent Background/ Drug Screen: Approved BCU background check; Medicaid exclusion list check; drug screen References: 3 professional references required to verify experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.39 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Medford, OR (Required) Ability to Relocate: Medford, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person