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The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.\nThe PSS is a member of an multidisciplinary team and meets with the individual being served at Unity Center for Behavioral Health in the E-SUDS (Emergency Substance Use Disorder Services) unit, where they are receiving short term substance use-related medical care and stabilization services located at 1225 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232.\nThe PSS will provide a listening, supportive presence for individuals admitted to the Unity E-SUDS. The PSS will also offer follow-up support to the individuals being served to connect with a full range of resources in the community including behavioral health and physical healthcare services, longer term SUD treatment service, harm-reduction services and recovery supports. The follow up may occur in a person’s home setting or community where the valuable work of supporting and exploring recovery takes place following discharge from the E-SUDS.\nThe PSS will be a valuable member of the Unity E-SUDS team that includes peer support specialists, social workers, case managers, and medical staff. Most communication will be presented in team/individual meetings, encounter notes/documentation and emails to the individuals care team.\nThe PSS/CRM will learn and be willing to practice all infection control training as it pertains to interacting with people in a medical setting. Unity E-SUDS staff may provide this training electronically, and they are expected to be completed during onboarding.\nQualifications\nEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required.\nBackground Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company.\nPre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.\nMotor Vehicle Records Search: For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.\nTo be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:\nNo major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.) \nNo more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.) \nExperience:\nIdentifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges. Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment\nUnderstands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement\nMaintaining Continuous Recovery:\nEmployees serving in recovery-focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.\nLicensure/Certification:\nPeer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire\nValid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required\nSkills:\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team\nAbility to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures\nTyping and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)\nAbility to push/pull/lift/carry items up to 25 pounds\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nProvides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with The Peer Company’s values alignment and principles of peer support \nCollaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey\nParticipates in regular peer support supervision sessions\nCollaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys\nAttend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served\nImplements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, The Peer Company, and community partners\nFollowing the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness\nTravels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners\nSupport participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey\nAssist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports\nDocuments support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations\nMaintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables\nMeets TPC’s metric-based performance expectations based on organizational standards and contract deliverables\nActs as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery\nRespects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics\nAdheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements\nActively collaborates with Unity E-SUDS team\nImplement the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service as well as be mindful of Unity E-SUDS policies and procedures\nMeet with individuals being served in the community and/or their homes to establish and maintain a positive peer support relationship as determined applicable by the individual being served and the E-SUDS team\nOffers individuals being served educational opportunities to explore new resources, information, and alternatives to utilizing the emergency department for non-emergent needs\nOffers support in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the E-SUDS team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for people being served and staff\nPractices and is competent in de-escalation techniques from a peer support lens to reduce instances of physical and mechanical restraint techniques, avoiding crisis situations or neutralizing crises in progress\nComplete other relevant duties as assigned\nThe above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.\nEmployment with The Peer Company is \"at-will.\" This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time.\nThe Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. 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