Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley is Hiring a Peer Support Specialist at the Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley Near Medford, OR
Job Description
Job Description
We are currently hiring for two peer support specialists, with one being bilingual Spanish/English The Oasis Center is a nonprofit family medical clinic and we are looking for qualified and compassionate individuals to join our team!
We offer group medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), EAP, and time off benefits. If you have any questions about the positions listed, feel free to call 541.200.1534 or email hr@oasiscenterroguevalley.org for more information!
Peer Support Specialist
The Peer Support Specialist at the Oasis Center is a recovery-oriented peer providing outreach and support to patients with substance use disorders who have young children. This position will promote recovery and family stabilization by encouraging, mentoring, educating, and connecting patients to support services. This position is essential to our clinic’s goal of reducing barriers to accessing healthcare and creating a nonjudgmental and supportive environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides nonjudgmental peer support, including outreach, support in connecting to resources, attending recovery meetings, working on life and recovery goals, assisting in life tasks as needed
Role models recovery, parenthood, and self-efficacy
Advocates for patients
Facilitates groups
Provides support both in the clinic, and in the community
Works in collaboration with the Oasis Care Team to increase patients’ access to services
Develops person-directed plans to support patient goals, including action steps
Supports multiple pathways to recovery, working within a harm reduction framework and a patient-centered approach
Provides patient transportation within community to support health and recovery goals
Maintains high level of confidentiality and healthy personal boundaries
Requirements:
High School diploma, or equivalent
Previous experience in peer support
Current and valid Oregon Driver’s License and able to obtain insurance (preferred)