Peer Support - Court and Reentry

Job Description

Job Description

What is Pier 360?

Pier 360 (formally CVAB) is a peer-run organization encouraging self-determination and self-sufficiency for people in mental health and substance use recovery. The heart of our agency is peer to-peer support because we are people in recovery wanting to support others on their life's journey. Pier 360 is driven by our Core Values including Respect, Innovation, Courage, Responsibility, Welcoming, Curiosity, Empowerment, Genuineness, and Justice.

The Opportunity

Pier 360 in Vancouver, WA is seeking Peers to provide peer support to individuals in jail and post-release offering a fantastic opportunity for a person in recovery to give back to your community. All Pier 360 services employ people living in mental health and / or substance use recovery. As a Peer Support, you will provide peer support services in a variety of ways. The Peer Support staff performs a wide range of tasks to support people living and directing their own recovery, healing, and wellness process.

The Responsibilities

Provide quality peer support services in alignment with our Core Values and Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services (SAMHSA). Please refer to the complete position description for more details (available online). Additional responsibilities include working alongside court and jail teams, facilitating groups, classes, and activities, and connecting peers to community resources.

The Qualifications

We are looking for people who are positive, take initiative, have demonstrated the ability to work independently and well with others, are in recovery, and are great at being with others seeking something better or different in life. For this role, we require lived experience with behavioral health challenges and incarceration. The successful applicant will need to meet Clark County Jail clearance requirements.

The Bennies

$19-24 per hour depending on experience and other considerations related to the position. Comprehensive benefits package, including :

• 3 weeks of paid vacation (with incremental increases based on years of employment), 10 paid holidays, and 12 sick days per year.
• Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by CVAB.
• 401k with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.