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Claudia House

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Peer Support Specialist/Direct Care Staff– Residential Independent Living Program (ILP)

Portland, OR
part-time
Posted 9/17/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
peer mentoring
emotional support
communication
active listening
knowledge of community resources

Compensation

Salary Range

$42K - 42K a year

Responsibilities

Provide peer mentoring and emotional support to justice-involved youth, assist with life skills and job readiness, and connect residents to community resources.

Requirements

Requires lived experience with justice involvement or foster care, mentoring experience, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Full Description

About Claudia House Claudia House is a nonprofit serving justice-involved youth ages 18–25 through our Residential Independent Living Program (ILP). We help young adults build life skills, pursue education, and prepare for employment as they transition to independence. Role Summary The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience to mentor and support residents as they work toward independence. This role focuses on building trust, encouraging self-advocacy, and connecting youth to community resources. Key Responsibilities • Provide peer mentoring, guidance, and emotional support • Help residents set and achieve personal goals • Support daily living skills, education, and job readiness • Connect residents with community and recovery resources • Maintain documentation and contribute to a supportive team environment Qualifications • Lived experience with justice involvement, foster care, or similar systems • Experience mentoring or supporting youth and young adults • Strong communication and active listening skills • Ability to model positive coping, resilience, and professional boundaries • Knowledge of local resources; bilingual skills are a plus Why Join Us? At Claudia House, you’ll help young adults navigate real-life challenges and celebrate their successes. We value the unique perspective of peer support and provide a team environment committed to equity, justice, and growth. How to Apply Submit your resume and brief cover letter through Indeed. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 per week Work Location: In person

This job posting was last updated on 9/23/2025

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