Peer Provider (Rockwood Respite)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at Rockwood a crisis respite facility in Gresham OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Position: Peer Provider

Program:Rockwood Respite

Cascadias Mission and Vision:

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services primary care and housing to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care experiences well-being and has a self-directed connected life.

Program Description: Respite is a voluntary program that occurs within a safe and relaxed atmosphere away from the stressors that may be impacting an individuals sense of security and stability. Residents at Respite receive three meals a day interact in the milieu explore hobbies take a walk in a quiet neighborhood setting and always receive on-site support from caring and skillful respite staff. Respite provides support for individuals who need further stabilization due to recent medication adjustment or needs a break from current living situation which appears to be increasing psychiatric symptoms and is diagnosed with a mental illness. Sites include Tigard Respite located in Tigard and Rockwood Respite located in Gresham.

Position Description: The Peer Provider will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support treatment for individuals in an integrated healthcare setting maintaining a Trauma-Informed Care approach. Given the high prevalence of trauma among clients the Peer Provider must understand its impact on health coping and other life areas. Additionally the Peer Provider will lead health promotion groups provide one-on-one support and engage in wellness-focused client-centered activities that encourage clients to pursue personal strength-based wellness goals aligned with their service plans.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary.

• Openly identify as a person who has lived the experience of receiving mental health services. Act as a positive role model for individuals being served showing a recovery and healthful lifestyle orientation and share your own recovery story with individuals being served when appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions aligned with mental health treatment plans and integrated healthcare objectives.
• Offer individual and group support on health and life skills topics potentially facilitating therapeutic groups.

• Administer outcome measurement tools and collaborate on data collection for grant requirements.
• Support efforts to reduce emergency department visits by tracking and engaging clients after recent visits.
• Participate in clinical and task supervisions staff meetings and case conferences.
• Comply with peer service regulations policies and trauma-informed practices assisting in crisis situations without using physical restraints.
• Maintain electronic health records and document services in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to treatment planning in collaboration with clients and case managers.
• Support team members advocate for clients and represent the Peer Wellness Program at relevant events.
• Guide clients in navigating community resources including housing and transit.
• Uphold client rights safety HIPAA and abuse reporting requirements.
• Stay awake on shifts and perform other duties as needed.
• Complete required annual training and attend professional development opportunities.
• Foster equity diversity and inclusion promoting trauma-informed and person-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Peer Support Specialist (PSS): Completion of Peer Support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
• Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS): Completion of Peer Wellness training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
• Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification required.

Experience:

• Must self-disclose as a current or former recipient of behavioral health services with personal recovery experience.
• Experience working with adults experiencing severe mental health challenges and with diverse communities is preferred.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding and integration of Peer Support values

• Knowledge of assertive engagement recovery models harm reduction and motivational interviewing

• Well-developed coping skills and strategies to manage unpredictable circumstances

• Foundational understanding of EDI with a commitment to continuously broaden knowledge of how to best serve underrepresented populations.

• Proficiency in computer operations including Electronic Health Record software data entry and report preparation

• Time management and capacity for independent self-motivation

• Ability to adapt and learn from new information.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Working conditions vary by program and site. Daily routines may be hectic requiring flexibility to perform various site functions occasionally covering for other employees and adapting to interrupted meal breaks. Precautions are necessary to handle potential risks including exposure to violent behavior disease and biohazards. Self-care is essential as Peer Providers must model positive self-care for clients.

Mental Demands: The role involves managing diverse tasks with unpredictability requiring flexible time management to handle disruptions that may impact costs employee morale or client well-being.

Physical Demands: Peer Providers will design activities that promote community integration and help clients develop socially acceptable behaviors as per their treatment plans. The role may involve using agency vehicles to assist clients in community engagement activities and employees must be pre-approved to provide transportation using agency vehicles. Peer Providers must also support team safety in potentially volatile situations.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or at

This position is represented by a labor union.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1stof the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical dependent care and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)