Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility.

Job Description

• Establishing Trusting Relationships: Meet with clients in a variety of settings including home visits, community locations, treatment facilities, and office visits to build and maintain a positive, supportive relationship.
• Providing Emotional Support: Offer a supportive presence in medical clinic settings to assist clients in their recovery process.
• Client Growth & Recovery: Attend and support group sessions aimed at fostering growth and recovery for clients.
• Personal Recovery Planning: Assist clients in identifying their personal recovery goals and work with them to develop a tailored Personal Recovery Plan.
• Barriers to Independence: Help clients overcome obstacles to independence, including skill-building in budgeting, healthcare appointments, transportation, and accessing benefits.
• Resource Connection: Provide follow-up support to help individuals connect with community resources that promote stability and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• Education: Must meet the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Certified Peer Support Specialist Requirements, including:

  • Successful completion of the OHA application process.
  • Passing a criminal history background check.
  • Completing a 40-hour OHA-approved Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST).

• Experience:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Must identify as a peer, either:
    • A self-identified individual currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
    • A self-identified person in recovery from addiction, meeting the abstinence requirements for treatment programs (2 years of recovery).
  • Successfully complete the required training offered by an OHA-approved training program for Peer Support Specialists.

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid Oregon driver's license and clean driving record are required (driving is a key component of this role).
  • Proof of personal vehicle insurance must be provided and maintained for the duration of employment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid vacation & wellness days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program

Community Overview

Excellent outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing. Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

Compensation Details

Salary: $16.60 - $20.75 DOE

Make a difference in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey. Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment. Gain ongoing professional development and supervision to support your growth as a Peer Support Specialist.