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WHO WE ARE
Since 1993, The Pathfinder Network (TPN) has been providing justice-system impacted people and their families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration, those reentering the community, those on forms of community supervision, their families, and their children, both in the community at our Center for Family Success located in Multnomah County, within 11 of Oregon’s 14 corrections facilities, at the Marion County Transition Center and jail, and at Jackson County Community Justice and Transition Center. We develop and deliver a comprehensive scope of evidence-based, trauma-, gender- and culturally-responsive cognitive behavioral-based programs, including our proprietary, evidence-based curriculum Parenting Inside Out, which is the highest-rated parenting skills curriculum for parents involved with the criminal justice system. Our community programs feature holistic wraparound individual and group support and services. We serve an average of 2,000 people a year agency-wide.
We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable, just, and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable and inclusive practices. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
At TPN, we envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change. We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our clients and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do. To learn more, go to The Pathfinder Network About Us.
HIRING PRACTICES
We admit that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t meet each and every position requirement – instead, use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would like to bring to TPN!
If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture Manager at ewatson@thepathfindernetwork.org or 503.892.5396.
TPN hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
In practice, this means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status or political affiliation. We also take seriously the idea that our work benefits from a genuine commitment to diversity, by considering applications from individuals representing all kinds of backgrounds.
WHAT YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO DO
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide one-on-one and group peer support services to justice system-involved individuals. You will provide wrap-around support to peers with services, referrals, resources and assist them in removing barriers to their recovery and resilience. You will provide drop-in-services to peers and facilitate cognitive-behavioral classes, adhering to the curriculum in its intended format while maintaining fidelity through a standardized evidence-based delivery model. You will work to support the mission, vision and values of the Pathfinder Network and engage with clients in a holistic, strengths-based, trauma-responsive, person- and healing-centered way.
Your lived experience, relational and collaborative skills, capability to work well under high-stress emotional experiences, high-level of empathy, and ability to keep strong boundaries will enable you to thrive in this position and consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.
Support Services
Provide wraparound support to a caseload of participants as well as drop-in support to peers.
Work with parole and probation officers, DHS workers and/or other community providers to ensure participant compliance and success.
Provide information and referral for employment, housing, food, clothing, and transportation.
Coordinate services with other providers, including child welfare, mental health, substance use treatment providers, and other social services. Maintain communication with other providers, as necessary.
Support participants in engaging in positive recovery activities and events. Build relationships within the recovery community.
Assist in planning for and hosting of peer support positive recovery community events.
Transport clients, as necessary, in the community to appointments and/or services.
Complete all required documentation and track participant attendance and participation. Complete thorough and timely case notes.
Group Facilitation
Facilitate classes and support groups using standardized curriculum and delivery model. Substitute in classes and/or facilitate support groups.
Plan, review, and prepare materials for facilitation of classes.
Implement appropriate interventions and service models to provide holistic support.
Facilitate program informational and orientation sessions.
Teach, coach and model positive recovery, cognitive and social skills individually and in groups.
Reinforce positive behaviors and progress.
Use incentives to motivate behavior.
Participation in Shared Leadership (=5% of your time)
Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive and just workplace, with a focus towards creating racial equity.
Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies, processes and work environment
Participate in Temporary Teams, Equity Team, Employee Resource Groups, and other teams
Contribute individualized skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to help the agency reach its mission
For more information and to apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1088316/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist-Full-time
WHO YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO BE
Required Cultural Values: Staff are expected to embody certain cultural values to support TPN’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, show respect, demonstrate accountability, display a high level of self-awareness, participate in shared leadership and continuous growth and learning, live values of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice and engage in personal work to further DEIJ values and impact.
Commitment to Racial Justice. Staff are expected to interact effectively across racially diverse teams, partners, and experiences, apply a racial equity lens in their work and commit to the ongoing work required to move TPN toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive and just organization.
Requirements
Experience and skills we are interested in:
Lived experience with addiction and recovery and criminal justice involvement
Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Certified Recovery Mentor, Peer Support Specialist or Traditional Health Worker
Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than three years ago.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience delivering peer support services
Awareness of Trauma-Informed practices and approaches
Experience working with mental health and substance abuse treatment agencies
Experience facilitating groups
Basic level computer capabilities in use of web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheet data entry
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance
Must be at least 21 years of age to gain access to Correctional Facilities
Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying), employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana).
All TPN employees, volunteers, and board members are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Booster shots are required for all employees as they are eligible by March 6, 2022.
OTHER INFORMATION
Working Conditions/Travel Requirements
Please note that the working conditions described below are different during the COVID-19 pandemic and Oregon wildfires. The description below describes typical working conditions once normal operations resume.
This job operates within a community service delivery setting. This is largely a sedentary role and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Typical days of work are Monday through Friday. Shifts may include afternoon and evening hours.
Some travel is required in the community and to meetings and trainings. Travel to TPN administrative office in Portland, Oregon and program sites across the state may be required periodically with advanced notice.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation and Benefits: This is a non-exempt, full-time position. The hiring range for this position is $18.07 - $19.27 per hour, DOE. Pay offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.
Our benefits package for full-time employees includes generous paid time off, 14 paid days of significance each year, paid 30-minute lunch breaks, mental wellness hours, employer-paid employee-only medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k retirement plan with 2% employer match, employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment. As TPN is a 501(c)(3) organization, employment with TPN may mean you are eligible for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness. Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Plan, professional development opportunities, and much more!
