Cascade AIDS Project
Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing
Cascade AIDS Project, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
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Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing
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Cascade AIDS Project .
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well‑being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care.
We are hiring a skilled and team‑oriented Peer Support Specialist for Permanent Supportive Housing. The Peer Support Specialist establishes meaningful rapport with clients to encourage engagement in their housing, mental health, and medical care, with the goal of achieving clients’ overall well‑being.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with medical case managers, housing case managers, service navigators, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care to provide coordinated comprehensive care to people who are transgender or non‑binary including those who live with HIV/AIDS focusing on fulfilling their goals.
Make appropriate referrals to mental health and substance abuse resources, psychosocial support, or other community partners and assist clients in accessing these services.
Accompany clients to appointments to facilitate access to medical care, substance use treatment, mental health services, housing, and other services.
Provide housing sustainability support, which may include eviction prevention support, advocacy with landlords with and on behalf of clients, support understanding and complying with rental agreements, and general information and referral assistance.
Keep accurate, complete, timely, and current written and database records/files, including timely data entry.
Meet all contract requirements and provide supporting documentation, including program performance data and reports as required.
Qualifications
If there is a history of substance abuse or addiction, the Peer Support Specialist must have a minimum of two years of continuous and current sobriety.
Knowledgeable about the lived experience of housing instability, mental health issues or substance use issues and willingness to mindfully share that experience.
Within 3 months of hire, successful completion of an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Addictions & Mental Health (AMH)-approved Peer Support Specialist Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently with accountability; exercise sound judgment and discretion; maintain healthy boundaries, respect, and discretion at all times.
Benefits and Compensation Starting pay is $29.18 an hour, equivalent to just over $48,547 a year. Pay increases with tenure, with the top of the pay scale at $33.99. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Full Time (32hrs a week) role: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, 3 days in office and 1 day work from home. Some nights and weekends may be required. Travel required throughout the Portland Metro service area for meetings and client home visits. Co-located at CAP's Davis Street office and up to 2 days a week at the Joyce Apartments where some CAP permanent supportive housing clients reside.
EEO Statement Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
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Peer Support Specialist- Permanent Supportive Housing
role at
Cascade AIDS Project .
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well‑being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care.
We are hiring a skilled and team‑oriented Peer Support Specialist for Permanent Supportive Housing. The Peer Support Specialist establishes meaningful rapport with clients to encourage engagement in their housing, mental health, and medical care, with the goal of achieving clients’ overall well‑being.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with medical case managers, housing case managers, service navigators, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care to provide coordinated comprehensive care to people who are transgender or non‑binary including those who live with HIV/AIDS focusing on fulfilling their goals.
Make appropriate referrals to mental health and substance abuse resources, psychosocial support, or other community partners and assist clients in accessing these services.
Accompany clients to appointments to facilitate access to medical care, substance use treatment, mental health services, housing, and other services.
Provide housing sustainability support, which may include eviction prevention support, advocacy with landlords with and on behalf of clients, support understanding and complying with rental agreements, and general information and referral assistance.
Keep accurate, complete, timely, and current written and database records/files, including timely data entry.
Meet all contract requirements and provide supporting documentation, including program performance data and reports as required.
Qualifications
If there is a history of substance abuse or addiction, the Peer Support Specialist must have a minimum of two years of continuous and current sobriety.
Knowledgeable about the lived experience of housing instability, mental health issues or substance use issues and willingness to mindfully share that experience.
Within 3 months of hire, successful completion of an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Addictions & Mental Health (AMH)-approved Peer Support Specialist Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently with accountability; exercise sound judgment and discretion; maintain healthy boundaries, respect, and discretion at all times.
Benefits and Compensation Starting pay is $29.18 an hour, equivalent to just over $48,547 a year. Pay increases with tenure, with the top of the pay scale at $33.99. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Full Time (32hrs a week) role: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, 3 days in office and 1 day work from home. Some nights and weekends may be required. Travel required throughout the Portland Metro service area for meetings and client home visits. Co-located at CAP's Davis Street office and up to 2 days a week at the Joyce Apartments where some CAP permanent supportive housing clients reside.
EEO Statement Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
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