Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing

Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP,  Prism Health and Our House.

Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing. The Peer Support Specialist establishes meaningful rapport with clients to encourage engagement in their housing, mental health, and medical care, with the goal of achieving clients' overall well-being. The role emphasizes self-determination, self-sufficiency, and independence. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist supports clients in reducing stigma and isolation while helping them build social connections through participation in the mentoring program and by referring them to other support services. The caseload for this position consists of approximately 20 - 30 active and engaged participants.

This is a Full Time role and will be co-located at CAP's Davis Street office, and up to 2 days a week at the Joyce Apartments where some CAP permanent supportive housing clients reside. Travel is required throughout the Portland Metro service area for meetings and client home visits. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm some nights and weekends may be required.

Starting pay is $22.77 an hour which is equivalent to just over $47,370 a year. The Peer support specialist’s Pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is 26.52. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.

Who You Are

• If there is a history of substance abuse or addiction, the Peer Support Specialist must have a minimum of two years of continuous and current sobriety.
• Knowledgeable about the lived experience of housing instability, mental health issues or substance us issues and willingness to mindfully share that experience.
• Within 3 months of hire, successful completion of an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Addictions & Mental Health (AMH) -approved Peer Support Specialist Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist
• Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with accountability; exercise sound judgment and discretion; maintain healthy boundaries, respect, and discretion at all times

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with medical case managers, housing case managers, service navigators, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care to provide coordinated comprehensive care to people who are transgender or non-binary including those who live with HIV/AIDS focusing on fulfilling their goals.
• Make appropriate referrals to mental health and substance abuse resources, psychosocial support, or other community partners and assist clients in accessing these services.
• Accompany clients to appointments to facilitate access to medical care, substance use treatment, mental health services, housing, and other services.
• Provide housing sustainability support, which may include eviction prevention support, advocacy with landlords with and on behalf of clients, support understanding and complying with rental agreements, and general information and referral assistance.
• Keep accurate, complete, timely, and current written and database records/files, including timely data entry.
• Meet all contract requirements and provide supporting documentation, including program performance data and reports as required.

At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

• Vacation & Health Leave
• Retirement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave

For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers

CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).

Salary : $47,370