Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from New Narrative
Job overview
The Peer Outreach Worker at New Narrative provides community-based services to individuals experiencing homelessness, leveraging lived experience to support housing access and well-being in Washington County.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves outreach to unhoused individuals, coordinating housing navigation and referrals, case management, peer support, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to achieve positive outcomes for participants.
Experience and skills
Preferred qualifications include lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homelessness, certifications like THW or PSS, valid Oregon driver's license, bilingual skills, and experience with HMIS, Harm Reduction, and Housing First programs.
Work environment and culture
The company values a person-centered, trauma-informed, and peer-driven approach, emphasizing open communication, team collaboration, ethical standards, and continuous improvement.
Company information
New Narrative focuses on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through community partnerships and trauma-informed care in Washington County.
Team overview
The Peer Outreach Worker collaborates closely with the Outreach Team, Washington County, Community Action, Shelter networks, housing providers, and landlords.
Job location and travel
The position is based largely in the community within Washington County, involving frequent travel and outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Unique job features
The job uniquely integrates lived experience into peer support, emphasizes a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach, and requires engagement in challenging outdoor environments.
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 and peer support skills, emphasizing a trauma-informed, person-centered, and choice-driven approach aligned with New Narrative's values.
Focus on showcasing your outreach abilities, community engagement, and knowledge of housing navigation, including familiarity with HMIS, Credible, and Housing First principles.
Apply through multiple platforms such as New Narrative's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant community job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with members of New Narrative’s Outreach Team or Housing Services division on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing their recent community initiatives or expressing genuine interest in their trauma-informed care approach.
Optimize your resume with keywords like 'peer support,' 'trauma-informed,' 'housing navigation,' 'HMIS,' 'intentional peer support,' and 'harm reduction' to improve ATS compatibility and increase interview chances.
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