MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ASSOCIATION OF OR·Portland, Oregon
1 peer support and act as a recovery role model for individuals with substance use or mental health challenges. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create person-directed recovery plans and connect participants with community resources.
The Peer Company (TPC)
Peer Support Specialist - Community Based - Clackamas County
Pay: $25 Per Hour
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Monday – Friday, 9: 00AM – 5:00PM
Home Office – Recovery Campus: 8935 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97266
Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook
Title: Peer Support Specialist
Reports to: Clackamas BHRN Program Manager
Department: Clackamas BHRN
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.
BHRN Peer Support Specialists will be providing peer support via intentional outreach, community partner referrals and/or self-referrals from anyone seeking help for their drug use/addiction issues.
This position is community-based serving people in their homes, social service agencies, homeless camps or wherever their peers reside.
BHRN peers must drive and schedule independently.
This position requires daily local travel.
The PSS will process referrals in Clackamas County BHRNs and connect the person seeking help with the resources of their choosing.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company.
As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company’s drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.
For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
Employees serving in recovery-focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with The Peer Company is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time.
The Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a high school diploma, a valid Oregon Driver's License, and at least 24 months of sustained recovery from SUD or mental health challenges. Must hold or obtain a Peer Support Specialist certification (OHA or MHACBO) within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.
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