Peer Recovery Specialist (2 positions) Activities Coordinator - SR19- Non-Exempt

Initial Posting Date:

05/16/2025

Application Deadline:

05/25/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Peer Recovery Specialist (2 positions) Activities Coordinator - SR19- Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Peer Support Specialist (2 positions)-Peer Recovery-AC SR19 Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The hospital falls under OHA’s Addictions and Mental Health’s Division and provides direct psychiatric hospital care to adults from throughout Oregon who are unable to be served in a community setting. At OSH, we put the patient first, and employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital’s vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all. At maximum capacity, OSH Salem and Junction City will be able to serve a combined 794 patients on 28 treatment units and 9 residential cottages. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Oregon State Hospital is a Joint Commission-Accredited and CMS-certified public psychiatric hospital providing psychiatric and residential treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health service system.

This position is to provide direct program support to patients in the implementation of advocacy, patient and OSH staff education, group and individual support, peer-operated services, (i.e., Empowerment Center), individual wellness planning, and recovery maintenance in Salem. This position provides support to the patient individually by the patient’s request and in a variety of Treatment Mall, Unit-Based, or Community-Based activities and Empowerment Center groups. Incumbents can practice independently, using supervision from the Director of Peer Recovery Services.

PEER PROGRAM SERVICE DELIVERY:

• Provide 1:1 peer support to individually requested or intra-departmentally referred patients.
• Share lived experiences as appropriate to build rapport, validate experiences, and promote social learning through relational exchange.
• Develop and facilitate peer-centered, peer-led groups that provide relationship skill-building and support on Treatment Malls, hospital units, and within the community.
• Support patients in exploring coping and recovery skills to respond to challenges in their treatment and care and navigate institutional and personal recovery journeys in alignment with self-determined values and abilities.
• Provide education and resources to patients on communication skills, community resources/natural supports, peer support and other related self-advocacy and recovery skills.
• Encourage patients' development of actions centered in hope and choice.
• Provide education and resources to patients regarding their rights and responsibilities as members of the OSH community.
• Introduce patients and OSH team members to peer-operated and consumer driven services at OSH and within the community. Link and coordinate the patients' receipt of such services in conjunction with the patient's treatment goals.

For a full review of the position description, please click here: Peer Recovery Specialist

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.

*Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Special Qualifications

The incumbent must have completed a recognized Peer Support training and be certified as a Traditional Health Care Worker. Lived experience of legal system involvement/incarceration is preferred.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Lived experience of legal system involvement/incarceration
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities working with persons with mental illness

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter.

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for 2 vacancies, time type: full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Peer Recovery Specialist (Classification: AC SR19) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is IN-OFFICE position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov | (503)-209-7058.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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