Senior Peer Support Specialist – OSPO Older Adult

Community Counseling Solutions

Senior Peer Support Specialist providing companionship and resources through weekly calls. Focused on reducing isolation for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Posted 6/2/2026part-timeRemote • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $23 - $33 per hourWebsite

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Hard Skills

data entrycall loggingresource identificationaddiction supportmental health supportpeer supportcommunicationscheduling

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsempathyprofessionalismeffective communicationorganizational skills

Tools & Technologies

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) websitestandard office equipmentcomputersphone systemscell phonescopy machinesfax machinesemail

Certifications & Qualifications

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) CertificationIntentional Peer Support (IPS) Core TrainingOregon Health Authority certificationACCBO Certified Recovery Mentor

Industry Keywords

older adultsalter-abled individualsaddiction recoverymental health recoverylived experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Peer Support Specialist will demonstrate an understanding of, and be proficient in, IPS and will use IPS in all interactions with senior peer support participants.
Make weekly scheduled calls to individuals enrolled in the program, provide IPS support and information regarding resources as requested.
Identify local addiction and mental health recovery support resources and older adult or alter-able resources that are available in designated area, using the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) website.
If requested, assist in connecting with these resources.
In a clear, accurate, timely, professional and effective manner, complete Senior Peer Support call logs and complete other data entry.
Maintain a call calendar/schedule and place calls to assigned Older Adults /Persons with Disabilities as scheduled.
Attend meetings, conferences, trainings and supervision sessions as required.
Communicate by email and telephone with outreach supervisor on a regular basis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must identify as a person with lived experience of, and able to support others through difficult times.
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
A minimum of 6 months experience is required in working or volunteering with individuals who have addiction and/or mental health issues and/or older adults.
A working knowledge of standard office equipment, including computers, phone systems, cell phones, copy and fax machines, and email.
Experience working with senior citizens or alter-abled individuals is preferred; interest in the needs of and resources for older adults and alter-abled individuals is essential.
Must possess a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Core Training.
Must be certified by the Oregon Health Authority as a Peer Support Specialist or by ACCBO as a Certified Recovery Mentor within 6 months of hire, and meet requirements to maintain certification(s).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for $1,375 Hiring Bonus! (Paid out in 2 staggered payments, bonus-taxed - 2 year Commitment)
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment.