PRIME + PEER

                                                    Tillamook Family Counseling Center

                                               906 Main Ave. Tillamook, Oregon 97141

JOB SUMMARY: 

Behavioral Health Agency seeks part-time Prime Peer, working within an agency team, assisting individuals in providing recovery and support services to anyone struggling with a substance use disorder under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Prime Program.  The Prime Peer draws on their own personal experiences to motivate and assist clients to act on their own behalf and to support their own self-directed recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • As a certified peer support specialist, you will provide practical help, mentorship, advocacy, one-on-one individualized coordinated support while supporting individuals/peers in building skills for problem solving as the peers you are serving begin to work on the recovery that will meet their needs and challenges.
  • You will support participants/peers in developing and using natural supports including but not limited to community self-help groups if that is what they would like to do.
  • You will support recovering individuals/peers in learning to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and areas needing improvement regarding recovery.
  • Your work will be based on the 4 tasks of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) which foster, Connection, Worldview, Mutuality, and Moving towards as well as incorporating the 3 principles which include From Helping to Learning Together, Individual to Relationship, Fear to Hope & Possibility.
  • You will work with community partners to build relationships while educating about what Peer Support is and is not.
  • Document participants/peers progress in agency’s Electronic Medical Record within agency guidelines as well as document in Recovery Link for individuals who are enrolled in the Prime program.
  • Attend community recovery outreach events as well as all Peer Huddles via the Prime Peer Program.
  • Collaborate with county jail staff and probation officers to engage with individuals/peers who are incarcerated or being released from incarceration who experience SUD/OUD in order to link them to recovery supports.
  • Coordinate with all areas of TRMC staff to engage individuals/peers who are being seen for medical reasons related to substance use disorders, with priority given to those experiencing OUD (Opioid Use Disorder).
  • Coordinate with the peer’s treatment team when appropriate including primary clinician, group leader, and medication provider for support and advocacy of the peers right to determination and self-efficacy.
   
  

Schedule: 

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Days and hours of work are variable, but generally are between Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This job may require longer hours.

Qualifications: 

Required Education and Experience:

• Self Identifies as a recipient of mental health services who embraces the philosophy of resilience and recovery
• IF QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONAL RECOVERY EXPERIENCE ARE MET THEN:
• Minimum High School Diploma
• Ability to obtain (within 2 months of hire) Oregon Peer Recovery Mentor Certification

Preferred Education and Experience 

•  Bilingual - Spanish
• Experience with electronic medical system 

Competencies:  

• Organization skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain role clarity 

BENEFITS:  

At TFCC we value our employees and one of the ways that we show that is our amazing benefits package. We offer Dental, Vision and Medical that includes prescription coverage. We have HSA and FSA plans that we pay 90% of; you choose what suits you best. We have 11 paid holidays a year, as well as paid sick leave and vacation time. If you work on these holidays, you are compensated accordingly. Vacation starts out at 9 hours a month and increases with your time here. We also offer a generous retirement program. Our 403(b) is non-contributory, we put in 9% of your salary (whether you contribute or not) and you are vested after 6 months. 

ABOUT US: 

Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) is a comprehensive behavioral health services provider, serving youth, adults and their families in Tillamook County. The Agency was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in 1983 and has been successfully operating in Tillamook County since that time. Our trained professional staff is highly qualified to assess client problems and to partner with others to seek solutions. TFCC is certified by the Health Systems Division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). 

At TFCC we strive to improve the lives of those that live in our community and are committed to making a difference within our community. The Trained Staff at TFCC are all highly qualified behavioral health professionals, trained to assess your problems and to partner with you to seek solutions. Become a part of the process and not only help improve the lives of our clients but enrich yours at the same time.

Important Work. Making a Difference. Work with Us.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: 

If you are interested in this position:

Please submit an online application and upload your resume as well.

Submit a Brief Summary of your Experiences as it relates to this position.

Apply online at Employment and Internships – Tillamook Family Counseling Center (tfcc.org)

Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org.