Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA)
Peer Support Specialist - HUD Unsheltered
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA), Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Title:
Peer Support Specialist - HUD Unsheltered Location:
RiverHouse - 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214 Schedule:
This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Wage Range:
$20.55 - $27.85
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Non-Exempt This is a full-time, in-person role focused on supporting individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness within PSH-designated units. The position operates within Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) to provide peer counseling, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and collaboration with the housing team. Responsibilities
Openly identify as a person who has lived the experience of receiving behavioral health services. Act as a role model to inspire hope and share life experiences as appropriate to the recovery process. Provide expertise and consultation from a consumer perspective to the entire team concerning each participant’s unique and subjective experience and perceptions. Provide practical help and supports, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance and supervision to help participants obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans’ benefits); money-management services (e.g. payee services); and transportation. Increase awareness of and support participation in consumer self-help programs, culturally specific services and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery. Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of PSH participant’s support service needs and suggest appropriate changes in service plans to ensure that appropriate services are provided in response to changes in needs, including behavioral health needs. Assist in the provision of direct clinical services to participants on an individual, group and family basis in community settings to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development. Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation. Ensure that participants have adequate financial support (help to gain employment and apply for entitlements). Teach money management skills (budgeting and paying bills) and assist participants in accessing financial services. Help participants to access reliable transportation (obtain a driver’s license and car, arrange for medical transport, use public transportation, find rides). Assist and support participants to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist and other medical specialists as required. Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help participants structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and attend cultural activities. Maintain appropriate and timely documentation. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Actively seek information and training to maintain professional level skills. Qualifications
Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Other Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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Title:
Peer Support Specialist - HUD Unsheltered Location:
RiverHouse - 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214 Schedule:
This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Wage Range:
$20.55 - $27.85
,
Non-Exempt This is a full-time, in-person role focused on supporting individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness within PSH-designated units. The position operates within Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) to provide peer counseling, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and collaboration with the housing team. Responsibilities
Openly identify as a person who has lived the experience of receiving behavioral health services. Act as a role model to inspire hope and share life experiences as appropriate to the recovery process. Provide expertise and consultation from a consumer perspective to the entire team concerning each participant’s unique and subjective experience and perceptions. Provide practical help and supports, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance and supervision to help participants obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans’ benefits); money-management services (e.g. payee services); and transportation. Increase awareness of and support participation in consumer self-help programs, culturally specific services and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery. Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of PSH participant’s support service needs and suggest appropriate changes in service plans to ensure that appropriate services are provided in response to changes in needs, including behavioral health needs. Assist in the provision of direct clinical services to participants on an individual, group and family basis in community settings to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development. Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation. Ensure that participants have adequate financial support (help to gain employment and apply for entitlements). Teach money management skills (budgeting and paying bills) and assist participants in accessing financial services. Help participants to access reliable transportation (obtain a driver’s license and car, arrange for medical transport, use public transportation, find rides). Assist and support participants to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist and other medical specialists as required. Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help participants structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and attend cultural activities. Maintain appropriate and timely documentation. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Actively seek information and training to maintain professional level skills. Qualifications
Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Other Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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