Peer Support Specialist - Multnomah BHRN

Role summary

Peer Support Specialist - Multnomah BHRN is a full-time role at MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ASSOCIATION OF OR in Portland, Oregon, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Salary: USD 25 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Peer Support Specialist - Multnomah BHRN

Company

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ASSOCIATION OF OR

Location

Portland, Oregon, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Customer Service

Salary

USD 25 per hour

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

The Peer Company (TPC)

Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN)

Peer Support Specialist - Community Based - Multnomah County

Job Description

Pay: $25 Per Hour

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Hours & Location:

Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Home Office – Recovery Campus: 8935 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97266

Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Reports to: BHRN Program Manager

Department: Multnomah County BHRN

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. 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.

BHRN Peer Support Specialists will be providing peer support via intentional outreach, community partner referrals and/or self-referrals from anyone seeking help for their drug use/addiction issues. This position is community-based serving people in their homes, social service agencies, homeless camps or wherever their peers reside. BHRN peers must drive and schedule independently. This position requires daily local travel. The PSS will process referrals in Multnomah County BHRNs and connect the person seeking help with the resources of their choosing.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Background 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.

Pre-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.

Motor 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.

To be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:

No major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)

No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.)

Experience:

Must have lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD). Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD before employment. Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery is desirable and highly valued

Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement

Maintaining Continuous Recovery:

Employees 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.

Licensure/Certification:

Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire

Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required

Skills:

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