Youth Peer Partner

The Youth Peer Partner will work in the Drop-In Center within the Children and Family Services (CFS) department, empowering youth with behavioral, mental health, and other challenges by providing recovery-oriented services. This role provides peer support to clients, facilitates contact with providers, and assists with transportation issues. The Peer Support Specialist will also train in independent living skills, document client progress, and conduct program outreach as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification and registration as a Peer Delivered Service Provider through the Oregon Health Authority and Traditional Health Worker Registry
• Previous or current lived experience as a mental health treatment consumer, or supporting a family member with experience as a mental health treatment consumer
• Must be 30 years of age or younger
• Knowledge of the youth bill of rights and support principles
• Knowledge of current national and/or local youth, young adult, and family mental health and other disability issues
• Experience with and understanding of laws and policies related to special education, mental health and other disabilities, child welfare, and juvenile justice
• Valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License
• Acceptable driving record and insurability for client service purposes and travel between business offices

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 95% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• 6 vacation days a year for non-exempt employees
• 54 hours of sick time a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness- HRSA