**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.65 – $30.97. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** Responsible for providing direct support and skills training to individuals experiencing mental and/or behavioral health issues. Responsible for working in collaboration with individuals, their families, and formal and informal community supports to identify strengths and barriers within that system. A strength-based, culturally aware approach is used that focuses on evidence-based early intervention strategies.The majority of work is community-based. Details of the position + Works as a member of a trans-disciplinary team by participating in weekly case review meetings, collaborative treatment planning, and supporting individual progress through integrated care. + Assists peers in identifying and attending self-help and/or support groups or other long term peer support. + Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques to individuals and groups. + Monitors and follows-up on service plans with clients via telephone and home visits. + Educates individuals about self-care and habits that can impact health. + Coordinates patient transportation and accompaniment as needed to scheduled appointments. + Assures patients receive appropriate and timely services by making referrals and motivating/teaching patients to seek care. + Assist peers in building social skills in the community that build bridges for future employment. + Documents, tracks and reports program data and statistics. + Conducts outreach and collaboration with community social service agencies and health providers in order to improve patient access. + Performs other duties as assigned. What you bring + Bachelor's Degree Preferred: . in related field + Required: Life experience in mental and/or behavioral healthcare and + Preferred: Experience working with healthcare systems and multi-cultural communities and + Required: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training within 60 days and + Preferred: Spanish language competency + Required : Peer Support Specialist issued by Oregon Health Authority and + Required : Drivers License and safe driving record and + Required : Basic Life Support _For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at msangare@peacehealth.org._ PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. **PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.** REQNUMBER: 94238