Peer Support Specialist, Clackamas Embedded Peer Services

at  FolkTime

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUCCESS PROFILE - CLACKAMAS COUNTY

As a Peer Support Specialist at FolkTime, you will play a pivotal role in building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals navigating the Clackamas County mental health and substance use systems. Employing the Intentional Peer Support model, you will prioritize building genuine, peer-centered relationships by emphasizing hope, strengths and trust-building. You will provide compassionate, personalized support, connect peers with essential services, and advocate for their needs while ensuring they feel safe and supported.
Below you will find descriptions of the Peer Support Specialist roles for which we are hiring. Be sure to include a response on your cover letter or resume indicating which teams interest you—we will be hiring for multiple positions and want you to be considered for all of them!

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

We’re diving headfirst into a thrilling adventure of lived-experience relationships, curiosity-driven conversations, and collaborative decision-making. Rooted in diverse experiences, your contribution propels our success. Our outcomes reflect our continuous journey towards creating empowering, inclusive environments for wellness. At FolkTime, our true outcome is rewriting the mental health narrative with boundless enthusiasm and unparalleled energy!

ALWAYS LEARNING AND TRYING NEW THINGS

· Self-Reflection: Engaging in self-reflection to understand actions and strive for improvement.
· Learning: Actively seeking knowledge from diverse sources and applying it to personal and collective growth.
· Trying Hard: Investing effort in learning and understanding to benefit oneself and others.
Outcomes
· Constantly Growing: Fostering continuous personal and collective growth through learning and improvement.
· Growing Together: Nurturing a culture of shared growth and learning, enhancing the job’s interest and value for everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In perso