Recovery Mentor, Relief $22.44+ DOE

Position Close Date: 8.15.2026

This position is responsible for providing peer support services to clients in recovery by building supportive relationships, facilitating individualized goal setting, and connecting individuals to essential resources and treatment services. The role combines direct client engagement, crisis intervention, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities to promote recovery, stability, and self-determination using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches by performing the following duties.

Mentors assigned to Supportive Housing programs provide peer support and resource navigation within supportive housing settings. They model recovery, support participation in treatment and program activities, and connect clients to substance use, mental health, medical, and other services. Supportive Housing Mentors help clients build stability and make progress toward individualized goals while living in structured, recovery-oriented housing environments.

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this role.
• In addition to the education requirement, this position requires candidates who self-identified formerly receiving addictions or mental health services, along with the demonstrated ability to use that experience to support others in a professional peer role.
• Experience working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use, and mental health concerns is preferred. Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system or experiencing housing instability is preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHRs) or similar documentation systems is preferred.
• Experience working in Medicaid-billable peer services or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.

This position requires either a current Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) credential through MHACBO or a current Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), or the ability to obtain the required credential within three months of hire. Applicants pursuing the CRM credential must self-identify as a person in recovery from a substance use disorder and meet all MHACBO eligibility requirements for certification.

Applicants pursuing the PSS certification must self-identify as having lived experience related to mental health, substance use, or other qualifying life experiences as defined by OHA and meet all state certification requirements. All candidates must also meet eligibility criteria for enrollment as a Medicaid provider in Oregon.

• Builds and maintains supportive peer relationships grounded in mutual respect, shared lived experience, and recovery principles to promote client engagement and hope.
• Supports clients in identifying and working toward individualized recovery goals across areas such as treatment engagement, housing, employment, education, and wellness to foster stability and self-determination.
• Provides mentorship and guidance using trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm reduction approaches to reduce barriers to care and increase trust.
• Facilitates peer-led recovery groups and structured activities to support community building, skill development, and shared accountability.
• Introduces clients to a range of recovery supports including 12-step, mutual aid, cultural, spiritual, or wellness-based resources to increase connection and sustained recovery.
• Assists clients in navigating behavioral health, social service, and criminal justice systems, including court, probation/parole, child welfare, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), to increase service access and continuity.
• Conducts outreach and maintains regular client contact through scheduled sessions, field visits, or phone/text outreach to enhance engagement and service consistency.
• Supports clients in meeting practical needs such as obtaining , applying for benefits, securing housing, and attending critical appointments.
• Transport clients safely to appointments, court, or recovery activities using agency vehicles to ensure reliable access to essential services.
• Observes clients for signs of relapse, intoxication, withdrawal, or behavioral escalation and follows agency protocols to support client safety and program integrity.
• Responds to client crises using de-escalation strategies and peer-appropriate interventions, and assists with emergency response (e.g., Narcan or CPR) if trained.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Obtain and track Release of Information (ROI) forms to coordinate care and support information sharing with external partners as needed.
• Collaborates with internal interdisciplinary staff, including medical providers, counselors, case managers, as well as…