Mobile Peer Provider - (Project Respond)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is based out of the Kerns Building in NE Portland. The schedule for this position is variable, four 10-hour day and swing shifts. 

Position: Mobile Peer Provider

Program: Project Respond

Mission

Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision

We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. 

Description: The Project Respond Crisis Team Peer Specialist provides mobile crisis support throughout Multnomah County, working closely with clinicians to support individuals in mental health crises. Using their lived experience and peer training, the Peer Specialist engages in de-escalation, advocacy, and support, promoting stability and well-being within the community. This position works collaboratively with local agencies, including mental health and physical health providers, emergency services, and social service agencies, delivering services from a trauma-informed, strength-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate mobile response to individuals in mental health crises.
• Offer peer support, advocacy, and guidance through recovery, assisting with community resource connection.
• Coordinate crisis responses with community agencies, including law enforcement, when necessary.
• Act as a positive role model and demonstrate recovery-oriented practices.
• Document interactions and maintain compliance with agency policies and federal regulations.
• Engage in culturally responsive services and support community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialist (PSS): Completion of Peer Support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
• Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS): Completion of Peer Wellness training approved by the OHA.
• Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification required.
• Personal experience with recovery and as a user of behavioral health services.
• Experience working with adults experiencing severe mental health challenges and with diverse communities is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours pro-rated), including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package: Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% matching contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance

Wellness Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.

This position is represented by a labor union.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

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