New Narrative

Peer Supervisor (Comfort Zone) (32067)

TIGARD, ORPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from New Narrative

  • Job overview

    The Peer Supervisor at New Narrative oversees the daily operations of Comfort Zone, a peer-run drop-in center, ensuring trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm reduction services are delivered effectively.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves supervising Comfort Zone Peer Specialists, managing daily operations, maintaining a welcoming environment, responding to incidents, coordinating peer-led activities, community outreach, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have lived experience in recovery, current Oregon state-recognized peer certification, at least one year of peer support experience, and preferably supervisory experience in peer-run or behavioral health settings.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values trauma-informed care, harm reduction, recovery principles, anti-oppression, and fosters a supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative work environment.

  • Company information

    New Narrative operates peer-run programs focused on recovery and support, emphasizing trauma-informed and harm reduction principles within community services.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will supervise Comfort Zone Peer Specialists and Outreach Peer Specialists, working under the Director of Peer Services and participating in interdisciplinary teams.

  • Unique job features

    The position uniquely combines peer supervision with direct community engagement in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented setting, emphasizing non-coercive approaches and peer leadership.

Company overview

New Narrative is a non-profit mental health agency based in Tigard, Oregon, serving adults in Washington and Multnomah counties in the Greater Portland area. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services including clinical care, peer support programs, and housing resources to support mental health and overall well-being. Established over forty-five years ago, New Narrative focuses on an integrative approach to mental health, aiming to help individuals live fulfilling lives. They generate revenue through donations, grants, and service fees, and are led by CEO Julie Ibrahim.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your lived experience in recovery and your ability to translate that into effective peer support and leadership, emphasizing your supervisory experience in peer-run or behavioral health settings.

  • Focus on showcasing your skills in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, recovery values, and anti-oppression principles, as well as your competency in managing staff, coordinating services, and maintaining a welcoming peer environment.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as New Narrative's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the hiring team.

  • Connect with current employees in the Peer Services division at New Narrative on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent community engagement initiatives or asking about their experience with the Comfort Zone program to start meaningful conversations.

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