Recovery Mentor +DOE

Job Details

Job Location:

Outpatient Services - Portland, OR 97216

Salary Range: $22.44 - $29.91

Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. Through our innovative programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we deliver life‑changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

At VOA Oregon, each staff member is part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team working collaboratively to create lasting, meaningful, positive change. Every role contributes to the clients we serve and the mission we advance together. This work matters.

Are you ready to join an organization committed to service, inclusion, and employee support? Read on to learn more and apply today!

Benefits vary based on employment classification. Employees hired into a full‑time position are eligible for the benefits outlined below, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

• Health & Insurance Coverage:
  Medical insurance options with employer‑paid premiums covering 71%–89% of employee‑only coverage, with employee costs starting at $66.23 per paycheck;
  Optional dental and vision coverage at employee cost.
• Life & Disability Protection:
  Employer‑provided life insurance, along with short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement & Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months of employment, regardless of employee contribution.[LC2.1]
• Paid Time Off & Work‑Life Balance: A generous paid time off (PTO) plan, with accruals of 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year.
• Sick Leave: 80 hours of frontloaded sick time (prorated in the first year), resetting annually on January 1.
• Holidays and Personal Days: 10 paid holidays each year, plus 3 personal holidays (prorated in the first year) to allow employees time off for important holidays, events, or milestones.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may help reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
• Additional
  
  Employee Benefits:
  
  Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), and access to other voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

May 29th, 2026

The Peer Mentor is responsible for delivering peer support services to clients in recovery by establishing supportive relationships, facilitating individualized goal setting, and linking individuals to appropriate treatment and essential resources. The role involves direct client engagement, crisis intervention, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities, utilizing trauma‑informed and person‑centered practices to support recovery, stability, and self‑determination.

A high school diploma or GED is required for this position. In addition, candidates must have lived experience with substance use recovery and demonstrate the ability to apply that experience effectively in a professional peer support role.

• Experience working with individuals with co‑occurring substance use and mental health conditions is preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system and/or experiencing housing instability is also preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs) or similar documentation systems is preferred, as is experience providing Medicaid‑billable peer services or working in behavioral health settings.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements.

• This position requires a current Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) credential through MHACBO or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire. Candidates pursuing the CRM credential must self‑identify as a person in recovery from a substance use disorder and meet MHACBO eligibility requirements for certification.
• Additionally, applicants must meet all…