Peer Support Specialist – BHRC Outreach

Peer Mental Health

Peer Support Specialist providing peer support and resource connection for individuals experiencing homelessness. Engaging with services and assisting in creating personalized recovery plans.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $25 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with The Peer Company’s values alignment and principles of peer support
Meets TPC’s peer support services performance expectations outlined in TPC’s Operations Handbook
Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey
Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions
Collaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys
Attend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served
Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, The Peer Company, and community partners
Following the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness
Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners
Support participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey
Assist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery
Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics
Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
Complete other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Identifies as having at least 2 years of lived experience in recovery with addiction challenges (may include both addiction and mental health challenges)
Experience with mental health recovery is desirable and highly valued
Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement, and trauma-informed care
Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a benefited position as outlined in The Peer Company Employee Handbook

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Hard Skills & Tools

trauma-informed caremental health recoverypeer supportdocumentationcrisis interventionPerson Directed Plans (PDPs)compliance with regulations

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationadvocacyindependenceteamworkcultural competencyrole modelingprofessional boundariesethics

Certifications

Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification)MHACBO CRM certification