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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

NAMI Clackamas | Milwaukie, OR

Posted Date: 2/17/2026

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: EVENTS COORDINATOR

Reports to: Dave Hunt, Executive Director

Location: 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Ste. 501, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Start Date: As soon as possible

NAMI Clackamas | Milwaukie, OR

Posted Date: 2/17/2026

Summary: We are searching for a half-time* Events Coordinator to coordinate our annual
fund-raising events, including our Party with a Purpose dinner and auction each September, our
Stand-Up(s) Against Stigma Comedy Night each March, our Theatre Nights, and other events as
needed. This individual works closely with other members of the NAMI Clackamas staff team,
our event committee, board members, other volunteers, and partners to plan and execute
successful events that achieve our fund-raising goals. This role requires a blend of detailed data
management, project leadership, and creative promotional skills. This job requires excellent
interpersonal and communications skills as well as strong organizational abilities.

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 $20,000-$27,000 (full-time equivalent of $40,000-$54,000) 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 Peer Support Specialist and welcome
applicants for either one or both of these jobs.

Qualifications:

1. Committed to the mission and values of NAMI Clackamas.
2. Excellent attention to detail and work ethic. Exceptional organizational abilities to
manage multiple projects at once, donation logs, auction items, and event timelines.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible in a changing environment.
5. Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must be open-minded and able to work
collaboratively with people of all backgrounds, especially mental health conditions.
7. Possess creativity, integrity, initiative, patience, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
8. Proficiency in Auctria (or similar event software) and graphic design tools (like Canva
and Wix) is preferred. Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required.

9. Individuals living with a mental health condition and in recovery (or being a family
member of someone who is) are preferred.
10. Must be able to pass a background check.
11. Must be willing to commute to the NAMI Clackamas office in Milwaukie.

Responsibilities:

Auction & Data Management:

 Track all incoming auction items and maintain a detailed, accurate log of the status of all

donors and donations.

 Act as the lead for Auctria event software, including designing and updating event

webpages and ensuring all auction-related data is entered accurately and used effectively.

 Solicit auction items directly from businesses and other donors, train other staff and

volunteers to solicit items, and oversee interns tasked with soliciting auction items.

 Maintain records and generate reports as needed.

Committee & Logistics Coordination:

 Facilitate committee meetings and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders.
Coordinate the assembly of auction baskets and oversee event decorations.
Tour venues, conduct walk-throughs, and plan event layouts.
Serve as the primary point of contact during events to assign tasks, troubleshoot issues,

and manage the "run of show."

Promotion & Design:

 Generate and design high-quality promotional materials for events and find new channels

for advertising to expand our audience.

 Pre-set timely pre-event communications and ticketing to attendees using Auctria.
Create a professional visually-appealing Auctria public facing website.
Ensure event messaging aligns with NAMI Clackamas values.

Event Wrap Up:

 Ensure timely delivery of thank-you notes and tax receipts to all donors and sponsors.
Ensure all pledged payments are collected and financials are reflected accurately.
Conduct post-event debriefs and analyze data to measure success and provide

recommendations for future improvement.

 Update the donor database to reflect new contributions and engagement levels.

Other Responsibilities:

 Assist in meeting day-to-day office needs when the Office Coordinator is unavailable,

including answering phones and addressing client inquiries.

 Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries while interacting with a diverse

donor and client base.
 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.

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.

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