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Job description
Adult Peer Support Specialist
Position at Clarvida - Oregon
Clarvida's success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.
Adult Peer Support Specialist Part Time 16 hours a week
As an Adult Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. By sharing your lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency, this position encourages hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting. Maintains the safety and security of the center by conducting client and visitor check-ins and discharge, communicating with staff on shift, and providing assistance by connecting callers to the appropriate staff.
Perks of this position:
Starting at $22/hour
Daytime, evening, weekend shifts available
Overnight pay differential
Consistent hours and pay
Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency
What we're looking for:
Peer support certificate - Must have completed a Peer Specialist Training in Adult Mental Health approved by The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and qualify to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist within six months of hire date.
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting.
All Employees:
401K
Employee Assistance program
Pet Insurance
Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
*benefits may vary based on Position/State/County
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
"We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address, from a email, or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address."
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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