Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities. This includes:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be certified and registered as a Peer Delivered Service Provider through the Oregon Health Authority and Traditional Health Worker Registry, or obtain certification and register within 90 days of hire. Maintain current and valid certification at all times.
• Have previous or current lived experience as a mental health treatment consumer, and/or support a family member with experience as a mental health treatment consumer, as defined by OAR 309-018-0105.
• Meet the criteria of a Peer Support Specialist: Family Support, as defined by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and adopted under ORS. 414.665.
• Must successfully complete Oregon Wraparound Foundations Training within 6 months of hire.
• Must receive and retain Oregon CANS 0.5 2.0 and Oregon CANS 6-20 2.0 certificates within 30 days of hire.
• Prior knowledge of (or experience with) laws and policies related to special education, mental health and other disabilities, child welfare, and juvenile justice preferred.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0220 to 407-007-0370

What you’ll do:

• Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback in the form of log sheets or other documentation as necessary.
• Document encounters with consumers using electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self-advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community. Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
• Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transportation for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.
• POSITION-SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY PEER PARTNER FOR THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAM:(This position may include any of the above-mentioned general responsibilities plus the following):
• Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of parent peer groups. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany groups on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Build trusting relationships with families by offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support based on shared experience. Work effectively with diverse families and within a team-based approach.
• Support family voice and choice by ensuring the family’s priorities, culture, and values are reflected in all aspects of the Wraparound process. Participate in Wraparound team meetings; help families prepare for meetings and actively support them during the process.
• Educate and empower caregivers to navigate child-serving systems, including mental health, education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and developmental services. Advocate alongside caregivers, helping them learn to advocate for themselves and their children effectively. Model healthy coping skills, boundaries, and resilience, and encourage families to prioritize self-care.
• Assist families in identifying and accessing community resources (e.g., housing, food, educational advocacy, respite, parent support groups). Help families identify strengths and needs, and support the development of individualized, strength-based service plans and/or CANS assessments.
• Collaborate with Wraparound team members, including facilitators, clinicians, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach and ability to address any barriers or areas of concern.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of contacts, services, and progress in compliance with program and agency guidelines.
• Participate in training and supervision to maintain fidelity to the Wraparound model and strengthen peer support skills.
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled supplementary trainings; complete and submit scheduled reports, timesheets, progress notes, and other paperwork as required. Adhere to staff policies and procedures; review and sign confidentiality statement annually; review and sign code of ethics annually.
• Participate, as able, in evaluations of Peer Delivered Service Program efficacy and in program quality improvement activities