Peer Support Specialist - Certification Required!
Company: Central City Concern (CCC)
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City
Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change.
Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at
risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing,
person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment
assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is
ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their
highest potential.CCC's Flip the Script is seeking a Peer Support
Specialist to join our team!Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -
4:30pm.Flip the Script (FTS) aims to increase employment and
housing outcomes among program participants exiting incarceration.
This position is responsible for providing culturally responsive
services to African American clients. This position supports
individuals who are formerly homeless and/or in recovery in
obtaining and maintaining employment. The FTS Peer Support
Specialist works independently and as a member of a team to provide
community and home/facility-based health, recovery, employment, and
housing support services to individuals who are formerly homeless
and/or in recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will escort and
provide transportation to primary care providers, parole or
probation appointments, twelve-step meetings, and other outside
support meetings. The Peer Support Specialist will work with EAC/
DCJ/PTP case management staff and supervisor.
The Successful Candidate:You are a skilled relationship-builder and
can partner collaboratively with internal care teams and outreach
partners to ensure clients are receiving the care they need. You
are passionate about ensuring your relationships with clients and
program staff are strong and built on trust. You are able to learn
how to intervene in crises in a clinically and culturally
appropriate way. You are able to consider the impacts of structural
racism, oppression, and individual bias when making decisions.
Duties to Include:--- Participate in outreach efforts to engage
clients, including appointments, resource referrals, and work in
the community.
--- Develop relationships with organizations, providers, community
leaders, and advocacy groups.
--- Connect participants with services and supports.
--- Collaborate with case management team, agencies, client's
support networks, and community providers to address the needs of
clients.
--- Assist with screenings, intakes, treatment plans, discharges,
and follow-up calls
--- Escort clients to initial treatment episodes, to primary care
provider, and to other providers when appropriate.
--- Follow up with EAC/ DCJ/PTP case management staff about
referral resources to determine outcome of intervention.
--- Maintain records on their progress.
--- Introduce clients to appropriate self-help support and other
supportive services/activities.
--- Advocate and provide referral services to assure that clients
get access to a variety of services and benefits, including mental
health and physical health services.
--- Help support the EAC/DCJ/PTP case management with admission and
discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or
subacute level of care.
Requirements:--- Certified recovery mentor, peer support
specialist, community health worker, or peer wellness specialist
prior to start.
--- Must not actively be on parole or probation.
--- Engaged in African American culture. Knowledge of African
American history and cultures.
--- Minimum of 1 year experience working with re-entry population
implementing successful strategies with ex-offender's that promote
successful reintegration into the community.
--- Applicants in recovery from chemical dependency and/or personal
experience involved in the criminal justice system strongly
preferred.
--- Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace
which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment
and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988.An
employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture,
distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or
alcohol.
--- Flexible work schedule required, including some evening and
weekend work.
--- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background
check.
--- Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach,
pull and lift heavy objects.
--- Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
--- Must pass a DMV background check and be designated an
"acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet
Safety Policy. Must pass an initial Annual Drivers training and
then pass an annual Recertification training.Central City Concern
offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!
--- Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at
the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
--- Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match
of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd
year!
--- 10 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the
employee's discretion.
--- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
coverage.
--- Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term
Disability Insurance!
--- Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14
and 21.Central City Concern is a second chance employer and
complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal
background for employment purposes. Government regulations,
contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may
require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate
action to address prior criminal convictions.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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