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Peer Support Specialist FolkTime Happy Valley, OR Job Details Full-time $24 - $25 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Spanish Teamwork Active listening English Critical thinking Full Job Description Clackamas Mental Health Center Peer Support Success Profile - Clackamas County As a Peer Support Specialist on FolkTime's Mental Health Center Walk-In Team, you will integrate into a team of Clackamas County mental health professionals as the first point of contact with individuals who seek support at the center. Employing the Intentional Peer Support model, you will prioritize deescalating crisis situations, building authentic support relationships, connecting people with long-term resources, trust-building and support navigating difficult experiences. Responsibilities include guiding peers as they recenter themselves, enhancing community support networks, and ensure that the peers establish longer-term care or move beyond the need for formal support. You will provide compassionate, personalized support, connect peers with essential services, and ensure they feel safe and supported. Through your calm demeanor and presence, you will make a lasting impact on the lives of Clackamas community members.

Why You'll Love It Here:

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Exciting Challenges:

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact on the mental healthcare landscape.

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Innovation :

Our team strives to innovate peer services in Oregon. Rather than think outside the box, we're redesigning the entire experience.

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Collaborative Energy :

Join a passionate team where collaboration is key. We value diverse perspectives, and your ideas will always find a welcome home.

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Continuous Growth :

We're not just about training others; we're invested in your growth too. Your professional development is as important as the programs you'll be working.

Compensation :

$24-25.00 per hour

Hours :

40 hours/week.

Benefits :

This position qualifies for FolkTime's benefits package which includes health, vision, life, and dental insurance, 20 days paid time off (25 after year 1, 30 after year 3), long-term disability, and floating holidays.

Department:

Embedded Peer Services with the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Department Work location : Clackamas Mental Health Clinic This position will need to report to physical offices regularly but will also require the flexibility to report to various locations. This position will require reliable transportation and car insurance. This position may be required to travel for relevant meetings, conferences, and trainings to support the organization. This position will work 4, 10-hour shifts, and so will involve working outside normal business hours.

Peer Role Descriptions :

Mental Health Center:

The PSSs at the Mental Health Center provide immediate, person-centered support to individuals visiting the walk-in clinic, addressing concerns and helping to support them as they meet with a team of mental health professionals. Beyond the initial visit, PSSs will continue to work with participants for up to six months, helping navigate recovery goals and access longer-term support options.

Application Requirements :

• One-page cover-letter

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Resume Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

At FolkTime, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our community. We're on a mission to build a team that mirrors the rich diversity of backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities that make up our world. Why? Because embracing different perspectives fuels the empathy needed to support mental health and wellness. Be a part of co-creating our inclusive workplace where respect and empowerment are the norms.

Core Accountabilities:

We're diving headfirst into a world of lived-experience, curiosity-driven conversations, and collaborative decision-making. Our outcomes reflect our continuous journey towards creating empowering, inclusive environments for wellness. Building Supportive Relationships

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Talking and Sharing:

Engaging in heartfelt conversations about personal experiences and actively listening to others' stories with compassion.

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Respecting Differences:

Cultivating openness to diverse opinions and experiences without passing judgment, creating an atmosphere of acceptance.

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Forming Relationships:

Fostering connections grounded in genuine care and understanding, acknowledging and empathizing with others' experiences. Outcomes

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Learning Together:

Promoting mutual learning experiences, contributing to a collective understanding of new perspectives and ideas.

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Feeling Stronger Together:

Cultivating strength and confidence through meaningful and supportive relationships within the community. Creating Brave Spaces

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Being Curious:

Demonstrating genuine interest in others' thoughts and feelings, asking questions to deepen understanding.

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Supporting Bravery:

Establishing safe environments where individuals feel comfortable sharing worries and problems without fear.

• Talking about

Different Ideas:

Initiating conversations that explore various facets of a situation, encouraging diverse viewpoints and promoting critical thinking. Outcomes

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Understanding More:

Enhancing comprehension of different points of view, making conversations more engaging and thought-provoking.

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Feeling Stronger Together:

Building strength through meaningful discussions about significant matters that benefit everyone involved. Understanding Yourself and Others Better

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Checking Your Bias:

Reflecting on personal beliefs and understanding their impact on oneself and others.

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Respecting Everyone:

Valuing everyone's background and experiences, recognizing and celebrating diversity.

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Being Kind and Listening:

Practicing kindness and active listening without judgment, creating an environment of empathy. Outcomes

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Feeling More Connected:

Fostering a sense of closeness to others and deepening mutual understanding.

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Making Everyone Comfortable:

Creating an environment where everyone feels safe and positive when sharing thoughts and feelings. Working Together

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Making Plans Together:

Collaborating with others to develop plans and strategies that contribute to individual wellness.

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Shared Decisions:

Sharing thoughts with others and empowering them to make choices aligned with their best interests.

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Supporting Each Other:

Offering support and finding the right resources to help others succeed. Outcomes

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Feeling Stronger Together:

Cultivating strength through collaborative efforts, fostering personal and collective growth.

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Making Choices Together:

Making decisions collectively to ensure everyone feels satisfied and supported in the process. Creating Community

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Making Trust:

Building a foundation of trust to encourage open discussions about worries and feelings.

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Being Open:

Maintaining openness to diverse ideas and ensuring everyone feels included in the community.

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Supporting Each Other Grow:

Creating spaces where everyone can learn, support one another, and thrive. Outcomes

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Feeling Brave:

Promoting a sense of bravery to share and learn without fear.

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Making Supportive Connections:

Establishing a supportive community that understands and aids each other through both good and challenging times. Always Learning and Trying New Things

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Self-Reflection:

Engaging in self-reflection to understand actions and strive for improvement.

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Learning:

Actively seeking knowledge from diverse sources and applying it to personal and collective growth.

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Trying Hard:

Investing effort in learning and understanding to benefit oneself and others. Outcomes

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Constantly Growing:

Fostering continuous personal and collective growth through learning and improvement.

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Growing Together:

Nurturing a culture of shared growth and learning, enhancing the job's interest and value for everyone. Ensuring Quality

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Detailed Notes and Documentation:

Maintaining thorough and accurate notes documenting interactions and interventions. Ensuring all documentation aligns with organizational standards and program requirements.

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Efficient Paperwork Management:

Organizing and managing paperwork efficiently to ensure accessibility and compliance. Reviewing and updating paperwork as necessary to reflect current program activities. Outcomes

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Accurate Record-Keeping:

Records are detailed, and documentation is flawless to facilitate accurate record-keeping.

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Compliance:

Record-keeping upholds compliance and promotes transparency within the program.

Qualifications:

The things that make you awesome! At FolkTime, we welcome all applicants. If you're passionate about our mission, apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Your unique skills could be the missing piece we need to significantly impact the mental health landscape. We don't want to miss out on seeing your application just because a few boxes aren't checked.

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Lived Experience:

Understanding mental health or substance use systems based on personal experiences.

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Training and Certification:

Certification in Intentional Peer Support, or willingness to attend the 40-hour Intentional Peer Support training, and maintain certification with the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker's Commission as a Peer Support Specialist. This includes maintaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to keep certification, with assistance from FolkTime leadership.

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Good Communication:

Being good at talking and listening to others.

• Working with

Others:

Work well with different groups and support anyone.

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Keeping Things Private:

Knowing how to keep personal information private and safe.

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Handling Difficult Encounters:

Staying calm in the face of challenging experiences and tough conversations. Knowing how to share that calm with others.

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Listening Skills:

Great at listening and making friends with different kinds of people.

• Flexibility with

Change:

This role will involve confronting quickly changing circumstances, which will demand adaptability in the moment.

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Getting Around:

Having a car, a license, insurance, and the ability to pass a vehicle background check.

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Building Trust:

Making professional relationships and being trusted by others easily.

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Different Worldviews:

Being respectful and open-minded when working with folks from different backgrounds.

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Knowing Different Languages:

It's good if you can speak both English and Spanish. FolkTime performs criminal background checks. We encourage those who have lived experience with the criminal justice system to check in early about this to see if this history would prevent them from being hired for a specific contract or program.

FolkTime's Journey:

Picture this: 1986 - FolkTime bursts onto the scene, not just as one of the first mental health peer support organizations but as an organization with a bold vision to reshape the care landscape. Fueled by peer-centered approaches, we kicked off a mission to provide not just care, but genuine relational support to those navigating the twists and turns of mental health and substance use systems. Fast forward, FolkTime is a beacon of community-based mental health empowerment. Our embrace of the Intentional Peer Support model has sparked a revolution, giving individuals the keys to reclaim their recovery narrative. We thrive on strength-based relationships, fostering resilience and celebrating the unique lived experiences of every soul who walks through our doors. Our commitment to creating inclusive spaces where everyone's voice is not just heard but echoes with respect and empowerment is steadfast. The FolkTime saga continues, and you're invited to be part of the journey!

Pay:

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person