Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$29/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 1 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.58 - $29.24 HourlyJob Shift: DayTitle: Child & Family Peer Support Specialist Location: Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St…
Skills: Peer support, Mental health advocacy, Case management, Active listening, Interpersonal skills
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
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 s…
Skills: Mental health support, Crisis intervention, Nonviolent de-escalation, Medication management, Activities of daily living
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program Are you working toward your BCBA and looking for a practicum experience that actually supports your growth? Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunit…
Skills: ABA therapy, Behavior analysis, Clinical documentation, Data-driven care, Practical functional assessment
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 1 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $28.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayTitle: Parent Support Specialist Location: Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, O…
Skills: Parenting assessments, Case management, Role modeling, Skill building, Facilitation
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Outpatient Exp Gresham - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.10 - $28.35 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: UDS-Substance Use Disorder Services-21-7Title: Certified Recovery…
Skills: Mentoring, Substance use disorder counseling, Relapse prevention, Intervention planning, Case management
Gresham, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$123k–$141k/yr
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access t…
Skills: Mental health therapy, Behavioral health, Clinical excellence, Patient care, LCSW
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & …
Skills: Staff scheduling, Care plan management, Team leadership, Communication, Organization
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: YRTC - Stark - Gresham, OR 97233Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: UDS-Transportation Personnel-27-11b Title: Youth Transportation Driver Loca…
Skills: Transportation, Vehicle maintenance, Communication, Organizational skills, Safety compliance
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 2 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $25.20 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: UDS-Patient Support Personnel-32-15Title: Residential Assistant Location…
Skills: Patient Support, Residential Care, Caregiving
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$31/hr
Support Services Provider Type: Part-Time and Part-Time/On-Call (PRN) available Shift/Schedule: PT: SaturdaysPRN: All shifts available, Weekend availability needed Wage: $24.40-$31.84/hr DOE Attendance bonus: The perfect…
Skills: American Sign Language, Tactile Sign Language, Pro-Tactile, Sighted Guide, Case Management
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & …
Skills: Medication Administration, Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$45/hr
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW t…
Skills: Mental health counseling, Trauma-informed care, Clinical management, Case management, Treatment planning
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$32/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 2 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.73 - $32.13 HourlyJob Shift: DayTitle: Youth Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Location: Youth Residential Treatment …
Skills: Intake Assessments, Treatment Planning, One-to-one Counseling, Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention
Gresham, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$159k–$182k/yr
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access t…
Skills: Psychological Testing, Clinical Assessment, Report Writing, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Clarification
Gresham, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$123k–$141k/yr
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access t…
Skills: Behavioral Healthcare, Patient Care, Clinical Excellence, Telemedicine, Mental Health Therapy
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Registered Behavior Technicians. As a Registered Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with …
Skills: Behavior Intervention, Communication Training, Social Skills Training, Daily Living Skills Training, Patient Care
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. In this role, …
Skills: Behavior Intervention, Spanish Bilingualism, Patient Communication, Compassion, Teamwork
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. In this role, …
Skills: Behavior Intervention, Communication Training, Social Skills Training, Daily Living Skills Training, Patient Care
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. In this role, …
Skills: Behavior Intervention, Communication Training, Social Skills Training, Daily Living Skills Training, Patience
Gresham, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. In this role, …
Skills: Behavior Intervention, Communication Training, Social Skills Training, Daily Living Skills Training, Patience
Gresham, Oregon, United States • On-site
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The Peer Support Specialist acts as a role model by sharing lived experiences to inspire hope and support the recovery process. They provide direct assistance and advocacy to help clients navigate mental health, medical, housing, and financial resources.
Candidates must hold a Peer Support Specialist certification and be registered with the Oregon Health Authority. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of lived experience in mental health services.
Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 1 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.58 - $29.24 HourlyJob Shift: DayTitle: Child & Family Peer Support Specialist
Location: Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, OR 97030
Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Wage Range: $21.58 – $29.24 hourly, Non-Exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Peer Support Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
The Child & Family Peer Support Specialist is responsible for acting as a role model through sharing lived experiences and helping connect program participants to resources around physical and mental health, financial/legal assistance and transportation.
Must openly identify as a person who has lived experience receiving mental 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 mental health client perspective to the entire team concerning each client’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 clients 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); housing subsidies; money-management services (e.g. payee services); and transportation.
Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which client self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.
Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of client’s rights to help clients improve their knowledge of client rights and grievance or complaint procedures.
Increase awareness of and support client participation in consumer self-help programs, culturally specific services and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.
QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have:
Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
Must hold a Peer Wellness Specialist or Peer Support Specialist certification and be registered with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Traditional Healthcare Worker Registry.
Must have at least one year of relevant lived experience, knowledge of the child- and youth-serving systems, and the ability to navigate the system.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
Access to reliable transportation, current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
What’s in it for you?
15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th, and your birthday!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
401(k) with 4% Match
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.
Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA NW) website and social’s are currently undergoing maintenance. However, all of our locations remain open and fully operational. Additionally, the career portal is available for those exploring job opportunities. For any immediate assistance or access to services please feel free to visit our physical locations. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
Offices: 1776 SW Madison, Portland, OR 97205, US
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