Role: Wellness Peer Mentor

Reports to: WISH Program Manager

Employment Type: Hourly, nonexempt, 1 FTE (40 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible work schedule; may include some evenings and weekends

Location: Quest Center - Clackamas

Travel: Some local travel is required.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides Peer Services to individuals in the WISH pain management program. Assisting participants in reducing barriers that hinder their activities of daily living. Through group facilitation and individualized service planning this position will meet with participants to help them meet their goals. The WISH Peer Mentor works to assist our clients to sustain lifestyle changes that support healing, and to effectively strengthen those diagnosed with chronic or life-challenging illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, chemical dependency, cancer, and pain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply person-centered principles to build relationships, trust, and rapport with clients.
• Assess client needs and develop goal/action plans accordingly.
• Utilize cultural competency, active listening, and motivational interviewing skills to assist clients in reaching their treatment goals.
• Establish relationships with local agencies
• Collaborate with local agencies to coordinate services.
• Travel with clients to and from appointments, as needed.
• Assist clients in carrying out the activities to fulfill their goal plans and problem solve with clients to overcome challenges.
• Complete required reports quarterly.
• Work closely with internal and local Peer Support Specialists and Certified Recovery Mentors to maximize the quality of community service.
• Attend regular clinical supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES:

• Knowledgeable of co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health disorders as they relate to pain
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to be culturally conscious and work with a diverse caseload.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor certification from a state-approved training program or be willing to become certified immediately.
• Meets the definition of a Peer as defined by the State of Oregon Administrative Rule: a) self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR b) a self-identified person in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs; OR c) A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
• Applicants in recovery from substance abuse must have a minimum of 1 year clean & sober.
• Demonstrated knowledge of co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health disorders as they relate to pain

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional applicants will have experience facilitating support groups.