Peer Pathfinder

Office Location:

PBH Sequim Office Department:

Outreach Services Pay Range:

$20 to $23 per hour (DOE/DOQ)

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick Leave, Float Days & Paid Holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Long Term Disability Wellness Program Employee Assistant Program LifeFlight Membership Education Allowance Job Summary The Peer Support Specialist - Pathfinder provides outreach and recovery support to individuals experiencing homelessness who are suspected of having an opioid or other substance use disorder. Using lived recovery experience and peer support principles, this role helps participants access treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), housing, and supportive services. Services are delivered in community settings such as emergency rooms, homeless encampments, and other outreach locations. Key Responsibilities Conduct outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness Use lived experience to build trust and support recovery goals Assist participants with enrollment in MAT and other treatment services Connect participants to housing, benefits, and community resources Provide recovery support in emergency departments and community settings Build partnerships with treatment providers and community organizations Maintain accurate documentation and reports Protect client confidentiality per federal, state, and agency requirements

Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma or GED Lived experience with mental health services or recovery from a substance use disorder (minimum 2 years) Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (with agency assistance) Ability to obtain Certified Peer Support Specialist credential within 6 months (with agency assistance) Valid driver's license and insurable driving record Ability to pass background check and drug screening Required vaccinations (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, current flu)

Preferred:

Knowledge of peer support principles and recovery‑oriented practices Work Environment Community‑based role with some evening or weekend hours Combination of office, outdoor, and community settings Moderate physical activity (lifting up to 25 lbs) Fast‑paced work with individuals in crisis situations •Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have

YOUR OWN

personal lived experience receiving services for a mental health condition OR is in recovery from a substance use disorder for at least the last two consecutive years? Please describe briefly.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required)

Work Location:

In person