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Position Title: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Reports to: Dave Hunt, Executive Director
Location: 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Ste. 501, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Start Date: As soon as possible
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NAMI Clackamas | Milwaukie, OR
Posted Date: 2/17/2026​
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Summary: We are searching for a half-time* Peer (or Family) Support Specialist to join our
three current Peer Support Specialists, who are all service providers with lived experience with
mental illness and recovery. They help clients find resources, including applying for programs
and services for which they qualify and obtaining mental and physical health care to help achieve
and maintain each client’s recovery. The Peer (or Family) Support Specialist works closely with
other members of the NAMI Clackamas staff team, volunteers, and clients to execute
comprehensive peer (or family) assistance and resources that advance our clients’ goals.
This job requires excellent interpersonal and communications skills as well as strong
organizational abilities to work with multiple clients. We welcome bilingual applicants who can
help better serve our community’s growing Latinx, Slavic, and Asian-American populations.
About Us: NAMI Clackamas is the grassroots non-profit organization providing free mental
health education, support, and advocacy delivered by people with lived experience to improve
quality of life for everyone in our community since 1978. We are the local affiliate of the
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Some client stories: https://youtu.be/BKe8W9-Lrp8?si
Hours/Compensation: This is currently a half time (20 hours per week) job with the possibility
of increasing hours over time. Requires rare evening and weekend work. The salary range for
this half-time position is $19,000-$25,000 (full-time equivalent of $38,000-$50,000) per year,
depending on experience. An IRA retirement fund matching contribution and monthly mobile
phone reimbursement will also be provided.
*Note: We are also currently searching for a half-time Events Coordinator and welcome
applicants for either one or both of these jobs.
Qualifications:
1. Committed to the mission and values of NAMI Clackamas.
2. Be a person living with a mental health condition and in recovery (or a family member).
3. Excellent attention to detail and work ethic.
4. Strong written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible in a changing environment.
6. Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
7. Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Enjoys working with all types of people,
especially individuals living with a mental health condition and their family members.
9. Resourceful and knowledgeable about navigating complex health care and other systems.
Experience applying or helping others apply for government assistance preferred.
10. Able to provide nonjudgmental and client-directed peer (or family) support.
Open-minded and able to work collaboratively with people of all backgrounds.
11. Possess creativity, integrity, initiative, patience, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
12. Ideally will have knowledge of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) process.
13. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace preferred.
14. Flexible in time and temperament to meet training, support group, and client needs.
15. Customer service, social work, and non-profit work experience preferred, especially
working directly with people living with a mental health condition (or their families).
16. Must be able to pass a background check.
17. Must be willing to commute to the NAMI Clackamas office in Milwaukie.
Responsibilities:
One-on-one support:
1. Strive to improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental health
issues through support, education, and advocacy.
2. Provide non-judgmental, client-directed one-on-one peer (or family) support to improve
recovery and reduce crisis and hospitalizations for people with mental illness. Some
clients have both a mental health and substance use dual diagnosis and need harm
reduction and recovery/sober living resources.
3. Help clients and their loved ones by clarifying issues and needs; researching, locating,
and providing information; exploring answers and alternative solutions; helping peers
(and family members) implement solutions; and escalating unresolved problems. Help
clients obtain mental and physical health care.
4. Assist clients in communicating with their health care providers, encourage them to get
services for which they qualify, improve their mental and physical health, and learn to
communicate with their support network and ask for help when needed.
5. Track and document clients served including assistance provided and referrals made.
6. Assist clients in developing life skills that will help maintain recovery.
7. Build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate with private, public, and
nonprofit partners that provide services to clients.
8. Assist participants in navigating the systems of care for resources needed.
9. Serve as a Peer-to-Peer (or Family-to-Family) teacher and/or Support Group facilitator.
Training:
1. Must already possess a Peer (or Family) Support Specialist training certification or
complete it within three months of hire date (to be paid by NAMI Clackamas).
2. Must become trained to make Ending the Silence (ETS) presentations to students.
3. Must complete Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training to assist people considering
suicide within three months of hire date (to be paid by NAMI Clackamas).
4. Must complete the Peer-to-Peer (or Family-to-Family) class teacher and/or Support
Group facilitator trainings within six months of hire (to be paid by NAMI Clackamas).
Other Responsibilities:
1. Build and maintain effective working relationships with NAMI Clackamas staff, board
members, volunteers, clients, and partners.
2. Assist in meeting day-to-day office needs when the Office Coordinator is unavailable,
including answering phones and addressing client inquiries.
3. Maintain proper records and submit reports as needed. Track and report statistics.
4. Other duties as requested.
NAMI Clackamas is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to dave@namicc.org. The position is open until filled.
Priority consideration given to applications received by February 23, 2026.
Position Title: LATINÉ OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Reports to: Dave Hunt, Executive Director
Location: 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Ste. 501, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Start Date: As soon as possible
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NAMI Clackamas | Milwaukie, OR
Posted Date: 3/27/2026​
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Summary: We are searching for a half-time* Latiné Outreach and Education Coordinator to
conduct outreach and provide education to Clackamas County’s Latiné community to enhance
awareness of mental health issues and resources, identify needs, develop volunteers for NAMI
Clackamas Spanish Language programs, and enhance our mission of support, education and
advocacy within the Latiné community. This Coordinator will oversee NAMI Clackamas
Spanish Language programs and volunteers for those programs. They will work closely with
other members of the NAMI Clackamas staff team, volunteers, and clients to execute outreach
and education initiatives that promote mental health across our community. This job requires
excellent interpersonal and bilingual communication skills, strong organizational abilities to
work with multiple clients and partners, and awareness of basic mental health concepts.
*Note: We are also currently searching for a half-time Peer Support Specialist
( www.namicc.org/employment ) and welcome applicants for either one or both of these jobs.
About Us: NAMI Clackamas is the grassroots non-profit organization providing free mental
health education, support, and advocacy delivered by people with lived experience to improve
quality of life for everyone in our community since 1978. We are the local affiliate of the
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Some client stories: https://youtu.be/BKe8W9-Lrp8?si
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Hours/Compensation: This is currently a half time (20 hours per week) job with the possibility
of increasing hours over time. Requires some evening and weekend work. The salary range for
this half-time position is $18,000-$28,000 (full-time equivalent of $36,000-$56,000) per year,
depending on experience. An IRA retirement fund matching contribution and a mobile phone
reimbursement will also be provided.
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Required Qualifications:
1. Committed to the mission and values of NAMI Clackamas.
2. Must be an individual living with a mental illness and in recovery -- or a person who has
a family member(s) with a mental health issue and has helped them navigate care.
3. Must have lived experience as a Latiné person and/or a demonstrated history of trusted
engagement with Latiné communities, including cultural humility, knowledge of
community dynamics, and the ability to build authentic relationships.
4. Spanish fluency is required and will be assessed during the hiring process (native/heritage
fluency preferred). Must also have conversational/functional English sufficient to
collaborate with staff. Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, families,
community members, service providers, and co-workers both orally and in writing.
5. Must be comfortable initiating pro-active outreach to promote NAMI Clackamas
programs and services.
6. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; enjoys working with all types of people,
especially individuals with mental health conditions.
7. Ability to deliver mental health presentations/workshops in Spanish and comfortably
manage group dialogue and participant questions. Training will be provided on
presentation content and group facilitation approaches.
8. Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
9. Strong attention to detail and work ethic; ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible in
a changing environment.
10. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
11. Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
12. Creativity, integrity, initiative, patience, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
13. Flexible in time and temperament to meet training, support group, and client needs.
14. Must be able to pass a background check.
15. Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and ability to travel throughout
Clackamas County as needed for outreach and presentations.
16. Must be willing to commute to NAMI Clackamas office in Milwaukie.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience networking with a variety of organizations and community leaders within the
local Latiné community.
2. Ability to manage grant deliverables and funder reporting requirements.
3. Ability to work within a budget.
4. Knowledge of social marketing tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, website
management, email blasts, etc.).
5. Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
6. Experience empowering community members to share their stories publicly.
7. Software: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
8. Relevant background: Customer service, social work, and/or non-profit work experience.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage and co-teach NAMI’s Spanish-language programs (e.g., Compartiendo
Esperanza and De Familia a Familia), including scheduling classes/presentations and
coordinating logistics.
2. Recruit, train, and support volunteers for Spanish-language classes, support groups, and
presentations, in partnership with the Volunteer Programs Manager.
3. Co-facilitate weekly Conexión Peer Support Group and Family Book Club, including
providing support and feedback for volunteer co-facilitators.
4. Plan and carry out targeted outreach and networking to Clackamas County residents who
prefer Spanish, building partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
5. Develop, adapt, and translate culturally responsive Spanish outreach materials that
promote mental health education and connect community members to NAMI programs
and resources.
6. Increase engagement among Spanish-speaking community members (volunteers,
program participants, and newsletter/email subscribers).
7. Provide limited one-on-one support and advocacy for Spanish-speaking individuals and
families seeking services and resources.
8. Identify and recruit Latiné leaders for board, volunteer, and other leadership roles as
needed.
9. Support fundraising efforts with the Development and Outreach Manager, particularly for
Spanish-language programs.
10. Write and translate Spanish content for newsletters, email blasts, and outreach
communications.
11. Recommend strategies to reduce barriers to mental health services for Latiné community
members and strengthen culturally responsive services.
Program Administration:
1. Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for NAMI Clackamas Spanish-
language programs and outreach.
2. Track program participation and outcomes; maintain records and submit required
reports/statistics to NAMI National and NAMI Clackamas.
3. Provide ongoing volunteer support (including basic tech help and periodic site visits) to
promote quality programming and volunteer retention.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Build and maintain effective working relationships with NAMI Clackamas staff, board
members, volunteers, clients, and community partners.
2. Assist in meeting day-to-day office needs as needed including answering phones,
addressing client inquiries, and forwarding them to the appropriate staff person.
3. Other duties as requested.
NAMI Clackamas is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send your resume and cover letter to dave@namicc.org. This position is open
until filled. Priority consideration given to applications received by April 5, 2026.
It is the policy of NAMI Clackamas to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, culture, language, national origin, geographic origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, education, religion, faith, socio-economic status or lived experience.