WISH Peer Support Specialist
On-site · Portland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Provide peer services within the WISH pain management program, helping clients sustain lifestyle changes and navigate chronic or life-challenging illnesses (including HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, chemical dependency, cancer, and pain). Apply person-centered principles to build relationships, assess client needs, and develop goal/action plans. Utilize cultural competency, active listening, and motivational interviewing to support treatment goals. Establish and collaborate with local agencies to coordinate services, travel with clients to appointments as needed, and complete required quarterly reports. Work with internal and local Peer Support Specialists and Certified Recovery Mentors, attend regular clinical supervision, and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor certification from a state-approved training program or be willing to become certified immediately.
- Meets the definition of a Peer as defined by the State of Oregon Administrative Rule: a) self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR b) a self-identified person in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs; OR c) A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
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