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Advocate

Portland, OR · On-site

$20/hr

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Advocate for the Salem, Oregon area to provide services to youth at the MAC Youth Facility. * This position requires a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week in ...

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Advocate

Portland, OR · On-site

$20/hr

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Youth Advocate to provide direct services to youth within the Portland, Oregon area. This role involves supporting youth with behavioral, social, and ...

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Peer Support - Center

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

As a Peer Support, you will provide peer support services, serve as an advocate, and provide information and support for peers in a variety of ways. The Peer Support staff performs a wide range of ...

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Peer Support - Center

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

As a Peer Support, you will provide peer support services, serve as an advocate, and provide information and support for peers in a variety of ways. The Peer Support staff performs a wide range of ...

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Peer Support

Portland, OR · On-site

$19 - $22.80/hr

This Continuing Care Peer supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care, while ensuring followup, advocacy, and continuity of ...

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Peer Support - Center

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

As a Peer Support, you will provide peer support services, serve as an advocate, and provide information and support for peers in a variety of ways. The Peer Support staff performs a wide range of ...

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Peer Support

Portland, OR · On-site

$19 - $22.80/hr

This Continuing Care Peer supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care, while ensuring followup, advocacy, and continuity of ...

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Peer Support

Portland, OR · On-site

$19 - $22.80/hr

This Continuing Care Peer supports individuals during deflection encounters, sobering services, and transitions to appropriate levels of care, while ensuring followup, advocacy, and continuity of ...

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Peer Counselor

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$19 - $22.61/hr

Peer Counselor Non-Exempt Position RESPONSIBLE TO: Peer Supervisor and Program Director MAJOR ... advocacy organizations that promote recovery. * Serve as the liaison between the team and consumer ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer advocate in Portland, OR is $15.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.40 and $17.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a peer advocate?

Peer advocates are individuals who use their own lived experiences to support, guide, and empower others facing similar challenges. They often work in settings such as mental health, addiction recovery, disability services, or educational environments. Peer advocates provide emotional support, help clients navigate services, and offer practical advice based on their personal journeys. Their goal is to foster hope, build trust, and promote self-advocacy among those they assist.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a peer advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Peer Advocate, you need lived experience relevant to the community served, active listening skills, and a foundational understanding of support resources. Familiarity with client management systems, documentation tools, and sometimes certification as a Peer Specialist are typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and boundary-setting abilities help build trust and effectively support clients. These skills ensure Peer Advocates can connect authentically, empower individuals, and facilitate access to needed services.

How does a peer advocate typically collaborate with other professionals and support services in a community setting?

Peer Advocates often work closely with case managers, social workers, and healthcare providers to ensure that clients receive comprehensive support. They act as a bridge between individuals seeking assistance and the broader network of services available, such as housing, mental health, and employment resources. Regular collaboration may involve attending team meetings, sharing insights from lived experience, and helping clients navigate complex systems. This teamwork not only enhances client outcomes but also provides Peer Advocates with valuable opportunities to learn from other professionals in the field.

What is the difference between Peer Advocate vs Peer Support Specialist?

AspectPeer AdvocatePeer Support Specialist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; peer certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; peer support certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentCommunity organizations, healthcare settings, schoolsHealthcare facilities, mental health clinics, community programs
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, mental health agencies, addiction servicesHealthcare providers, mental health agencies, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonPeer AdvocatePeer Support Specialist

Both roles involve supporting individuals through shared experiences, but Peer Advocates often focus on advocacy and connecting clients to resources, while Peer Support Specialists typically provide direct emotional support and facilitate recovery groups. The roles overlap in credentials and work environments, but their primary functions differ slightly based on employer needs.

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Infographic showing various Peer Advocate job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, and 66% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,238 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Peer Support Specialist - Clackamas BHRN

The Peer Company

Portland, OR • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Peer Company (TPC)

Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN)

Peer Support Specialist - Community Based - Clackamas County

Job Description

 

Pay: $25 Per Hour

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) 

Hours & Location:

Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Home Office – Recovery Campus: 8935 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97266 

Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Reports to: Clackamas BHRN Program Manager

Department: Clackamas BHRN


Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan. They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.


BHRN Peer Support Specialists will be providing peer support via intentional outreach, community partner referrals and/or self-referrals from anyone seeking help for their drug use/addiction issues. This position is community-based serving people in their homes, social service agencies, homeless camps or wherever their peers reside. BHRN peers must drive and schedule independently. This position requires daily local travel. The PSS will process referrals in Clackamas County BHRNs and connect the person seeking help with the resources of their choosing.

 

Qualifications

 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.


Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company.

 

Pre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company’s drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.


Motor Vehicle Records Search: For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.


To be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:

  • No major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)
  • No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.)


Experience: 

  • Must have lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD). Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD before employment. Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery is desirable and highly valued.
  • Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement


Maintaining Continuous Recovery:

Employees serving in recovery-focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.

 

Licensure/Certification: 

  • Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
  • Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable personal vehicle required

 

Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., health records, calendars, email, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
  • Ability to push/pull/lift/carry items up to 25 pounds

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with The Peer Company’s values alignment and principles of peer support 
  • Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey
  • Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions
  • Collaborate with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys
  • Attend meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served
  • Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, The Peer Company, and community partners
  • Following the direction of the participants served, assist participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness
  • Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners
  • Support participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey
  • Assist participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports
  • Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables
  • Meets TPC’s metric-based performance expectations based on organizational standards and contract deliverables
  • Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery
  • Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics
  • Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements
  • Complete other relevant duties as assigned

 

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

 

Employment with The Peer Company is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and The Peer Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with The Peer Company for any set period of time. 

The Peer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at The Peer Company are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.