New Narrative·Beaverton, Oregon
Provide direct outreach and peer support to individuals experiencing homelessness in Washington County to connect them with housing and behavioral health resources. Develop individualized service plans and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
At New Narrative, we believe mental health care is community care. As a nonprofit organization, we partner with individuals to promote healing, housing stability, and long-term wellness through compassionate, equitable support.
If you’re passionate about community impact, we invite you to join our team.
The Temporary Peer Outreach Worker provides direct outreach services as part of the Washington County Outreach Services program. This temporary position is intended to provide staffing coverage for planned and unplanned absences within the Outreach program and is currently anticipated to conclude in September 2026. Depending on program needs, funding, and organizational priorities, the assignment may be extended beyond the anticipated end date or transition into a permanent position within New Narrative's Supportive Housing Department. The Temporary Peer Outreach Worker promotes a person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to engaging individuals experiencing homelessness. The Outreach Worker builds trusting relationships with participants, supports individuals in identifying their goals, and connects them with housing, shelter, behavioral health, and other community resources. Services are driven by participant choice and delivered in alignment with New Narrative's Mission, Vision, and Values. The Temporary Peer Outreach Worker provides outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Washington County. The position adheres to New Narrative outreach policies and procedures and fulfills the scope of services specified in the Washington County contract. The Outreach Worker responds promptly to referrals and requests for outreach services, demonstrates knowledge of outreach best practices, and performs work that supports contract outcomes and program performance measures. Responsibilities include engaging individuals in the community, identifying immediate needs, assisting participants in developing individualized housing and service plans, and connecting them with available resources based on their preferences and goals. The Outreach Worker maintains knowledge of local shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, behavioral health, and community resources and assists participants in navigating these systems. The position completes required documentation, coordinates with community partners, and communicates effectively with the outreach team to ensure continuity of care. The Temporary Peer Outreach Worker develops and maintains positive working relationships with Washington County, Community Action, the shelter network, Continuum of Care (CoC) housing providers, behavioral health providers, private landlords, and other community partners to support participant success. This position is primarily community-based and requires frequent travel throughout Washington County to provide outreach services where individuals are located.
Requires experience working with adults with severe mental illness, computer literacy, and a valid driver's license with insurance. Lived experience and certifications such as THW, PSS, or CRM are highly desired.
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.
