JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

Medicaid Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator Recruitment

Recruitment open — apply now; confirm the closing date with the recruiter before submitting.

The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for Oregon Health Plan members and providers. This role champions fairness and equity by investigating concerns, resolving issues, and driving improvements that strengthen accountability and the member experience.

Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Medicaid Division designs, administers, and continually improves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) programs so services are delivered effectively, equitably, and in alignment with state and federal requirements. Within the division, the CCO Services Unit supports Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) through technical assistance, resolution of complex operational issues, and collaboration with partners to strengthen policies, systems, and service delivery.

The Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator oversees the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for OHP members and providers. The position monitors compliance with federal and state requirements, identifies and analyzes complaint trends, and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen accountability and member experience. It ensures alignment of complaint processes across OHA and ODHS programs; provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners; and represents the division by communicating policy, program, and regulatory information to legislators, state and federal partners, and community organizations. All actions strictly comply with state, federal, and CMS regulations.

This position collaborates with populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building and stewarding positive, partnership-based relationships with diverse communities — including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

Division: Medicaid Division — CCO Services Unit

Location: Salem, Oregon (OHA, 500 Summer Street NE)

Format: Online application via Workday

Apply – External Candidates: Workday application (REQ-201952) — follow all submission requirements.

Apply – Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees apply through the employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Position Description: Full position description (PDF/DOCX)

Application Support & Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell — [email protected] · Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, contact the recruiter listed above.

Learn More About the Employer

Oregon Health Authority — Careers: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs

Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp

About the Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was established in 2009 through House Bill 2009, which separated most health-related programs from the Oregon Department of Human Services into a single agency. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon.

OHA is the first health agency in the country to declare a statewide goal of eliminating health inequities, working toward a system in which all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.

OHA administers the Oregon Health Plan — Oregon’s Medicaid program — which serves more than one million members through a network of coordinated care organizations operating in all 36 Oregon counties. The agency also oversees public health, behavioral health (mental health and substance use services), and the Oregon State Hospital.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.

VisionAware

Free Information Service for Blindness and Low Vision

Vision Loss Information and Eye Conditions

Comprehensive guides covering cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions associated with vision loss. Access detailed overviews at VisionAware Eye Conditions Guide

Searchable Resource Directory

Browse the free directory at VisionAware ConnectCenter Directory to find trusted services, programs, and practical resources organized by topic and location. Search by service type, location, or keyword.

Living with Blindness or Low Vision

Resources covering adjusting to vision changes, daily living skills, home safety and fall prevention, home and vehicle repairs, livable communities, navigating relationships, and maintaining independence at VisionAware Living with Vision Loss.

Career and Employment Support

Guidance on employment skills for people who are blind or visually impaired, returning to work after vision loss, and career planning for professionals experiencing vision changes at VisionAware Career Resources.

Recreation and Leisure

Information on activities including crafts, woodworking, travel, reading, sports, and exercise with adaptations for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Recreation and Leisure.

Technology and Products

Information on assistive technology, audio reading materials, braille and large print suppliers, low vision devices, and independent living aids at VisionAware Products and Technology.

Family and Professional Support

Resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals in healthcare, aging, and social work. Includes guidance on supporting individuals with combined vision loss and dementia, choosing accessible senior living communities, and gift-giving for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Family and Professional Support.

Education and Literacy

Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Technology resources for students and parents, information on schools for the blind, and guides for supporting children’s development at VisionAware Families and Children.

Organizations and Agencies

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

National organization offering the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, AccessWorld quarterly publication, digital literacy internships, applied research, leadership conference, digital accessibility services, and scholarship programs. Visit AFB.org.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

National organization with state and special interest affiliates. Offers programs, information, and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision. Phone: (800) 424–8666 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ACB.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National organization with state chapters and affiliates providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people who are blind or low vision. Phone: 410–659–9314 | Email: [email protected] | Website: NFB.org

Hadley

Free help and learning for adults with vision loss including practical, social, and emotional support. Phone: 800–323–4238 | Website: HadleyHelps.org

Helen Keller National Center Regional Network

Regional centers offering services for people who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss. Visit Helen Keller Services.

ConnectCenter Support Groups

Find peer support groups for people who are blind or low vision through APH ConnectCenter. Phone: 800–232–5463

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Directory of state libraries providing braille and talking books and magazines. Phone: 888–657–7323. Access the catalog at Library of Congress NLS

Search and Directory Tools

Eye Care Providers Directory: Search tools for ophthalmologists, optometrists, retinal specialists, and other vision care professionals.

Low Vision Prescriber Network: Locate low vision specialists and bioptic driving services by city, state, or ZIP code.

Centers for Independent Living (NCIL Map): Search by ZIP code for local independent living centers.

Eldercare Locator: National directory for older adult services by ZIP code. Phone: 800–677–1116. Visit Eldercare Locator

VisionServe Alliance: Directory of private agencies nationwide providing services for people who are blind or low vision across age groups.

Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (RSA): State listings of blind and general vocational rehabilitation agencies with contact information.

Time to Be Bold (OIB-TAC): National campaign supporting older individuals who are blind. State directory of agencies and contacts for services.

Easter Seals / FindHelp.org: Search by ZIP code for community services, including blindness and low vision support.

Rides in Sight: Directory of transportation options for older adults and people with mobility challenges.

International Agencies Directory: Services by country for people who are blind or low vision.

Assistive Technology and Devices

AccessWorld: Quarterly online publication from the American Foundation for the Blind with curated information on disability and technology. Visit AccessWorld Magazine

Chicago Lighthouse’s Tools for Living Program: Assistive technology and independent living aids designed to enhance accessibility and promote independence for individuals who are blind or low vision. Visit Chicago Lighthouse

Independent Living Aids: Comprehensive catalog including canes and mobility aids, magnifiers, talking watches and clocks, large print books, smoke detectors, and more.

Audio Reading Materials: Resources and suppliers for audiobooks and other audio reading materials.

Braille & Large Print Materials: Suppliers of accessible print formats.

Low Vision Device Suppliers: Nationwide listing of low vision device suppliers and specialized retailers.

American Printing House for the Blind Catalog: Digital catalogs of instructional products, parts, and publications available for download. Visit APH.org

VisionAware Getting Started Guide: Free downloadable resource providing information and practical guidance for navigating vision loss and accessing support services.

Learning Resources for Parents and Teachers

Paths to Literacy: Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

Paths to Technology: Resources for parents and professionals on technology for students who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides: Information on vision development, navigating IFSP and IEP processes, braille literacy, technology, and transition to college and career support. Visit FamilyConnect.org

FamilyConnect’s Guide to Resources: Comprehensive list of national and regional support groups for parents and children. Visit FamilyConnect.org

Schools for the Blind: Information on specialized educational institutions designed to meet the needs of individuals with visual impairments.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Main Website: VisionAware — Comprehensive information service for blindness and low vision

APH ConnectCenter: Search Services and Programs — Searchable database of organizations and agencies. Phone: 800–232–5463

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB.org — National organization with research, publications, and advocacy

National Federation of the Blind: NFB.org — State chapters, programs, and community resources

ABOUT VISIONAWARE

VisionAware is stewarded by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and ConnectCenter, offering a comprehensive free information service dedicated to supporting people who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social service providers. The service brings together trusted agencies, organizations, and practical resources across the full vision spectrum. VisionAware serves the 25 million Americans affected by vision loss, providing accessible, evidence-based information and connections to local and national support services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

VisionAware is an informational and referral service and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, eye care, or treatment. For concerns about vision loss or eye health, consult with an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or qualified eye care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services. For mental health support or if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). All services listed are provided at no cost unless otherwise noted by individual organizations.

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

Medicaid Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator Recruitment

Recruitment open — apply now; confirm the closing date with the recruiter before submitting.

The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for Oregon Health Plan members and providers. This role champions fairness and equity by investigating concerns, resolving issues, and driving improvements that strengthen accountability and the member experience.

Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Medicaid Division designs, administers, and continually improves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) programs so services are delivered effectively, equitably, and in alignment with state and federal requirements. Within the division, the CCO Services Unit supports Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) through technical assistance, resolution of complex operational issues, and collaboration with partners to strengthen policies, systems, and service delivery.

The Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator oversees the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for OHP members and providers. The position monitors compliance with federal and state requirements, identifies and analyzes complaint trends, and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen accountability and member experience. It ensures alignment of complaint processes across OHA and ODHS programs; provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners; and represents the division by communicating policy, program, and regulatory information to legislators, state and federal partners, and community organizations. All actions strictly comply with state, federal, and CMS regulations.

This position collaborates with populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building and stewarding positive, partnership-based relationships with diverse communities — including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

Division: Medicaid Division — CCO Services Unit

Location: Salem, Oregon (OHA, 500 Summer Street NE)

Format: Online application via Workday

Apply – External Candidates: Workday application (REQ-201952) — follow all submission requirements.

Apply – Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees apply through the employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Position Description: Full position description (PDF/DOCX)

Application Support & Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell — [email protected] · Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, contact the recruiter listed above.

Learn More About the Employer

Oregon Health Authority — Careers: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs

Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp

About the Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was established in 2009 through House Bill 2009, which separated most health-related programs from the Oregon Department of Human Services into a single agency. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon.

OHA is the first health agency in the country to declare a statewide goal of eliminating health inequities, working toward a system in which all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.

OHA administers the Oregon Health Plan — Oregon’s Medicaid program — which serves more than one million members through a network of coordinated care organizations operating in all 36 Oregon counties. The agency also oversees public health, behavioral health (mental health and substance use services), and the Oregon State Hospital.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.

VisionAware

Free Information Service for Blindness and Low Vision

Vision Loss Information and Eye Conditions

Comprehensive guides covering cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions associated with vision loss. Access detailed overviews at VisionAware Eye Conditions Guide

Searchable Resource Directory

Browse the free directory at VisionAware ConnectCenter Directory to find trusted services, programs, and practical resources organized by topic and location. Search by service type, location, or keyword.

Living with Blindness or Low Vision

Resources covering adjusting to vision changes, daily living skills, home safety and fall prevention, home and vehicle repairs, livable communities, navigating relationships, and maintaining independence at VisionAware Living with Vision Loss.

Career and Employment Support

Guidance on employment skills for people who are blind or visually impaired, returning to work after vision loss, and career planning for professionals experiencing vision changes at VisionAware Career Resources.

Recreation and Leisure

Information on activities including crafts, woodworking, travel, reading, sports, and exercise with adaptations for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Recreation and Leisure.

Technology and Products

Information on assistive technology, audio reading materials, braille and large print suppliers, low vision devices, and independent living aids at VisionAware Products and Technology.

Family and Professional Support

Resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals in healthcare, aging, and social work. Includes guidance on supporting individuals with combined vision loss and dementia, choosing accessible senior living communities, and gift-giving for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Family and Professional Support.

Education and Literacy

Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Technology resources for students and parents, information on schools for the blind, and guides for supporting children’s development at VisionAware Families and Children.

Organizations and Agencies

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

National organization offering the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, AccessWorld quarterly publication, digital literacy internships, applied research, leadership conference, digital accessibility services, and scholarship programs. Visit AFB.org.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

National organization with state and special interest affiliates. Offers programs, information, and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision. Phone: (800) 424–8666 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ACB.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National organization with state chapters and affiliates providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people who are blind or low vision. Phone: 410–659–9314 | Email: [email protected] | Website: NFB.org

Hadley

Free help and learning for adults with vision loss including practical, social, and emotional support. Phone: 800–323–4238 | Website: HadleyHelps.org

Helen Keller National Center Regional Network

Regional centers offering services for people who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss. Visit Helen Keller Services.

ConnectCenter Support Groups

Find peer support groups for people who are blind or low vision through APH ConnectCenter. Phone: 800–232–5463

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Directory of state libraries providing braille and talking books and magazines. Phone: 888–657–7323. Access the catalog at Library of Congress NLS

Search and Directory Tools

Eye Care Providers Directory: Search tools for ophthalmologists, optometrists, retinal specialists, and other vision care professionals.

Low Vision Prescriber Network: Locate low vision specialists and bioptic driving services by city, state, or ZIP code.

Centers for Independent Living (NCIL Map): Search by ZIP code for local independent living centers.

Eldercare Locator: National directory for older adult services by ZIP code. Phone: 800–677–1116. Visit Eldercare Locator

VisionServe Alliance: Directory of private agencies nationwide providing services for people who are blind or low vision across age groups.

Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (RSA): State listings of blind and general vocational rehabilitation agencies with contact information.

Time to Be Bold (OIB-TAC): National campaign supporting older individuals who are blind. State directory of agencies and contacts for services.

Easter Seals / FindHelp.org: Search by ZIP code for community services, including blindness and low vision support.

Rides in Sight: Directory of transportation options for older adults and people with mobility challenges.

International Agencies Directory: Services by country for people who are blind or low vision.

Assistive Technology and Devices

AccessWorld: Quarterly online publication from the American Foundation for the Blind with curated information on disability and technology. Visit AccessWorld Magazine

Chicago Lighthouse’s Tools for Living Program: Assistive technology and independent living aids designed to enhance accessibility and promote independence for individuals who are blind or low vision. Visit Chicago Lighthouse

Independent Living Aids: Comprehensive catalog including canes and mobility aids, magnifiers, talking watches and clocks, large print books, smoke detectors, and more.

Audio Reading Materials: Resources and suppliers for audiobooks and other audio reading materials.

Braille & Large Print Materials: Suppliers of accessible print formats.

Low Vision Device Suppliers: Nationwide listing of low vision device suppliers and specialized retailers.

American Printing House for the Blind Catalog: Digital catalogs of instructional products, parts, and publications available for download. Visit APH.org

VisionAware Getting Started Guide: Free downloadable resource providing information and practical guidance for navigating vision loss and accessing support services.

Learning Resources for Parents and Teachers

Paths to Literacy: Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

Paths to Technology: Resources for parents and professionals on technology for students who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides: Information on vision development, navigating IFSP and IEP processes, braille literacy, technology, and transition to college and career support. Visit FamilyConnect.org

FamilyConnect’s Guide to Resources: Comprehensive list of national and regional support groups for parents and children. Visit FamilyConnect.org

Schools for the Blind: Information on specialized educational institutions designed to meet the needs of individuals with visual impairments.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Main Website: VisionAware — Comprehensive information service for blindness and low vision

APH ConnectCenter: Search Services and Programs — Searchable database of organizations and agencies. Phone: 800–232–5463

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB.org — National organization with research, publications, and advocacy

National Federation of the Blind: NFB.org — State chapters, programs, and community resources

ABOUT VISIONAWARE

VisionAware is stewarded by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and ConnectCenter, offering a comprehensive free information service dedicated to supporting people who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social service providers. The service brings together trusted agencies, organizations, and practical resources across the full vision spectrum. VisionAware serves the 25 million Americans affected by vision loss, providing accessible, evidence-based information and connections to local and national support services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

VisionAware is an informational and referral service and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, eye care, or treatment. For concerns about vision loss or eye health, consult with an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or qualified eye care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services. For mental health support or if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). All services listed are provided at no cost unless otherwise noted by individual organizations.

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

Medicaid Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator Recruitment

Recruitment open — apply now; confirm the closing date with the recruiter before submitting.

The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for Oregon Health Plan members and providers. This role champions fairness and equity by investigating concerns, resolving issues, and driving improvements that strengthen accountability and the member experience.

Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Medicaid Division designs, administers, and continually improves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) programs so services are delivered effectively, equitably, and in alignment with state and federal requirements. Within the division, the CCO Services Unit supports Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) through technical assistance, resolution of complex operational issues, and collaboration with partners to strengthen policies, systems, and service delivery.

The Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator oversees the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for OHP members and providers. The position monitors compliance with federal and state requirements, identifies and analyzes complaint trends, and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen accountability and member experience. It ensures alignment of complaint processes across OHA and ODHS programs; provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners; and represents the division by communicating policy, program, and regulatory information to legislators, state and federal partners, and community organizations. All actions strictly comply with state, federal, and CMS regulations.

This position collaborates with populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building and stewarding positive, partnership-based relationships with diverse communities — including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

Division: Medicaid Division — CCO Services Unit

Location: Salem, Oregon (OHA, 500 Summer Street NE)

Format: Online application via Workday

Apply – External Candidates: Workday application (REQ-201952) — follow all submission requirements.

Apply – Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees apply through the employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Position Description: Full position description (PDF/DOCX)

Application Support & Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell — [email protected] · Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, contact the recruiter listed above.

Learn More About the Employer

Oregon Health Authority — Careers: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs

Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp

About the Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was established in 2009 through House Bill 2009, which separated most health-related programs from the Oregon Department of Human Services into a single agency. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon.

OHA is the first health agency in the country to declare a statewide goal of eliminating health inequities, working toward a system in which all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.

OHA administers the Oregon Health Plan — Oregon’s Medicaid program — which serves more than one million members through a network of coordinated care organizations operating in all 36 Oregon counties. The agency also oversees public health, behavioral health (mental health and substance use services), and the Oregon State Hospital.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.

VisionAware

Free Information Service for Blindness and Low Vision

Vision Loss Information and Eye Conditions

Comprehensive guides covering cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions associated with vision loss. Access detailed overviews at VisionAware Eye Conditions Guide

Searchable Resource Directory

Browse the free directory at VisionAware ConnectCenter Directory to find trusted services, programs, and practical resources organized by topic and location. Search by service type, location, or keyword.

Living with Blindness or Low Vision

Resources covering adjusting to vision changes, daily living skills, home safety and fall prevention, home and vehicle repairs, livable communities, navigating relationships, and maintaining independence at VisionAware Living with Vision Loss.

Career and Employment Support

Guidance on employment skills for people who are blind or visually impaired, returning to work after vision loss, and career planning for professionals experiencing vision changes at VisionAware Career Resources.

Recreation and Leisure

Information on activities including crafts, woodworking, travel, reading, sports, and exercise with adaptations for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Recreation and Leisure.

Technology and Products

Information on assistive technology, audio reading materials, braille and large print suppliers, low vision devices, and independent living aids at VisionAware Products and Technology.

Family and Professional Support

Resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals in healthcare, aging, and social work. Includes guidance on supporting individuals with combined vision loss and dementia, choosing accessible senior living communities, and gift-giving for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Family and Professional Support.

Education and Literacy

Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Technology resources for students and parents, information on schools for the blind, and guides for supporting children’s development at VisionAware Families and Children.

Organizations and Agencies

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

National organization offering the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, AccessWorld quarterly publication, digital literacy internships, applied research, leadership conference, digital accessibility services, and scholarship programs. Visit AFB.org.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

National organization with state and special interest affiliates. Offers programs, information, and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision. Phone: (800) 424–8666 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ACB.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National organization with state chapters and affiliates providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people who are blind or low vision. Phone: 410–659–9314 | Email: [email protected] | Website: NFB.org

Hadley

Free help and learning for adults with vision loss including practical, social, and emotional support. Phone: 800–323–4238 | Website: HadleyHelps.org

Helen Keller National Center Regional Network

Regional centers offering services for people who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss. Visit Helen Keller Services.

ConnectCenter Support Groups

Find peer support groups for people who are blind or low vision through APH ConnectCenter. Phone: 800–232–5463

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Directory of state libraries providing braille and talking books and magazines. Phone: 888–657–7323. Access the catalog at Library of Congress NLS

Search and Directory Tools

Eye Care Providers Directory: Search tools for ophthalmologists, optometrists, retinal specialists, and other vision care professionals.

Low Vision Prescriber Network: Locate low vision specialists and bioptic driving services by city, state, or ZIP code.

Centers for Independent Living (NCIL Map): Search by ZIP code for local independent living centers.

Eldercare Locator: National directory for older adult services by ZIP code. Phone: 800–677–1116. Visit Eldercare Locator

VisionServe Alliance: Directory of private agencies nationwide providing services for people who are blind or low vision across age groups.

Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (RSA): State listings of blind and general vocational rehabilitation agencies with contact information.

Time to Be Bold (OIB-TAC): National campaign supporting older individuals who are blind. State directory of agencies and contacts for services.

Easter Seals / FindHelp.org: Search by ZIP code for community services, including blindness and low vision support.

Rides in Sight: Directory of transportation options for older adults and people with mobility challenges.

International Agencies Directory: Services by country for people who are blind or low vision.

Assistive Technology and Devices

AccessWorld: Quarterly online publication from the American Foundation for the Blind with curated information on disability and technology. Visit AccessWorld Magazine

Chicago Lighthouse’s Tools for Living Program: Assistive technology and independent living aids designed to enhance accessibility and promote independence for individuals who are blind or low vision. Visit Chicago Lighthouse

Independent Living Aids: Comprehensive catalog including canes and mobility aids, magnifiers, talking watches and clocks, large print books, smoke detectors, and more.

Audio Reading Materials: Resources and suppliers for audiobooks and other audio reading materials.

Braille & Large Print Materials: Suppliers of accessible print formats.

Low Vision Device Suppliers: Nationwide listing of low vision device suppliers and specialized retailers.

American Printing House for the Blind Catalog: Digital catalogs of instructional products, parts, and publications available for download. Visit APH.org

VisionAware Getting Started Guide: Free downloadable resource providing information and practical guidance for navigating vision loss and accessing support services.

Learning Resources for Parents and Teachers

Paths to Literacy: Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

Paths to Technology: Resources for parents and professionals on technology for students who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides: Information on vision development, navigating IFSP and IEP processes, braille literacy, technology, and transition to college and career support. Visit FamilyConnect.org

FamilyConnect’s Guide to Resources: Comprehensive list of national and regional support groups for parents and children. Visit FamilyConnect.org

Schools for the Blind: Information on specialized educational institutions designed to meet the needs of individuals with visual impairments.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Main Website: VisionAware — Comprehensive information service for blindness and low vision

APH ConnectCenter: Search Services and Programs — Searchable database of organizations and agencies. Phone: 800–232–5463

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB.org — National organization with research, publications, and advocacy

National Federation of the Blind: NFB.org — State chapters, programs, and community resources

ABOUT VISIONAWARE

VisionAware is stewarded by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and ConnectCenter, offering a comprehensive free information service dedicated to supporting people who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social service providers. The service brings together trusted agencies, organizations, and practical resources across the full vision spectrum. VisionAware serves the 25 million Americans affected by vision loss, providing accessible, evidence-based information and connections to local and national support services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

VisionAware is an informational and referral service and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, eye care, or treatment. For concerns about vision loss or eye health, consult with an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or qualified eye care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services. For mental health support or if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). All services listed are provided at no cost unless otherwise noted by individual organizations.

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

Medicaid Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator Recruitment

Recruitment open — apply now; confirm the closing date with the recruiter before submitting.

The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for Oregon Health Plan members and providers. This role champions fairness and equity by investigating concerns, resolving issues, and driving improvements that strengthen accountability and the member experience.

Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Medicaid Division designs, administers, and continually improves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) programs so services are delivered effectively, equitably, and in alignment with state and federal requirements. Within the division, the CCO Services Unit supports Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) through technical assistance, resolution of complex operational issues, and collaboration with partners to strengthen policies, systems, and service delivery.

The Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator oversees the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for OHP members and providers. The position monitors compliance with federal and state requirements, identifies and analyzes complaint trends, and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen accountability and member experience. It ensures alignment of complaint processes across OHA and ODHS programs; provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners; and represents the division by communicating policy, program, and regulatory information to legislators, state and federal partners, and community organizations. All actions strictly comply with state, federal, and CMS regulations.

This position collaborates with populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building and stewarding positive, partnership-based relationships with diverse communities — including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

Division: Medicaid Division — CCO Services Unit

Location: Salem, Oregon (OHA, 500 Summer Street NE)

Format: Online application via Workday

Apply – External Candidates: Workday application (REQ-201952) — follow all submission requirements.

Apply – Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees apply through the employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Position Description: Full position description (PDF/DOCX)

Application Support & Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell — [email protected] · Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, contact the recruiter listed above.

Learn More About the Employer

Oregon Health Authority — Careers: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs

Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp

About the Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was established in 2009 through House Bill 2009, which separated most health-related programs from the Oregon Department of Human Services into a single agency. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon.

OHA is the first health agency in the country to declare a statewide goal of eliminating health inequities, working toward a system in which all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.

OHA administers the Oregon Health Plan — Oregon’s Medicaid program — which serves more than one million members through a network of coordinated care organizations operating in all 36 Oregon counties. The agency also oversees public health, behavioral health (mental health and substance use services), and the Oregon State Hospital.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.

VisionAware

Free Information Service for Blindness and Low Vision

Vision Loss Information and Eye Conditions

Comprehensive guides covering cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions associated with vision loss. Access detailed overviews at VisionAware Eye Conditions Guide

Searchable Resource Directory

Browse the free directory at VisionAware ConnectCenter Directory to find trusted services, programs, and practical resources organized by topic and location. Search by service type, location, or keyword.

Living with Blindness or Low Vision

Resources covering adjusting to vision changes, daily living skills, home safety and fall prevention, home and vehicle repairs, livable communities, navigating relationships, and maintaining independence at VisionAware Living with Vision Loss.

Career and Employment Support

Guidance on employment skills for people who are blind or visually impaired, returning to work after vision loss, and career planning for professionals experiencing vision changes at VisionAware Career Resources.

Recreation and Leisure

Information on activities including crafts, woodworking, travel, reading, sports, and exercise with adaptations for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Recreation and Leisure.

Technology and Products

Information on assistive technology, audio reading materials, braille and large print suppliers, low vision devices, and independent living aids at VisionAware Products and Technology.

Family and Professional Support

Resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals in healthcare, aging, and social work. Includes guidance on supporting individuals with combined vision loss and dementia, choosing accessible senior living communities, and gift-giving for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Family and Professional Support.

Education and Literacy

Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Technology resources for students and parents, information on schools for the blind, and guides for supporting children’s development at VisionAware Families and Children.

Organizations and Agencies

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

National organization offering the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, AccessWorld quarterly publication, digital literacy internships, applied research, leadership conference, digital accessibility services, and scholarship programs. Visit AFB.org.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

National organization with state and special interest affiliates. Offers programs, information, and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision. Phone: (800) 424–8666 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ACB.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National organization with state chapters and affiliates providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people who are blind or low vision. Phone: 410–659–9314 | Email: [email protected] | Website: NFB.org

Hadley

Free help and learning for adults with vision loss including practical, social, and emotional support. Phone: 800–323–4238 | Website: HadleyHelps.org

Helen Keller National Center Regional Network

Regional centers offering services for people who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss. Visit Helen Keller Services.

ConnectCenter Support Groups

Find peer support groups for people who are blind or low vision through APH ConnectCenter. Phone: 800–232–5463

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Directory of state libraries providing braille and talking books and magazines. Phone: 888–657–7323. Access the catalog at Library of Congress NLS

Search and Directory Tools

Eye Care Providers Directory: Search tools for ophthalmologists, optometrists, retinal specialists, and other vision care professionals.

Low Vision Prescriber Network: Locate low vision specialists and bioptic driving services by city, state, or ZIP code.

Centers for Independent Living (NCIL Map): Search by ZIP code for local independent living centers.

Eldercare Locator: National directory for older adult services by ZIP code. Phone: 800–677–1116. Visit Eldercare Locator

VisionServe Alliance: Directory of private agencies nationwide providing services for people who are blind or low vision across age groups.

Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (RSA): State listings of blind and general vocational rehabilitation agencies with contact information.

Time to Be Bold (OIB-TAC): National campaign supporting older individuals who are blind. State directory of agencies and contacts for services.

Easter Seals / FindHelp.org: Search by ZIP code for community services, including blindness and low vision support.

Rides in Sight: Directory of transportation options for older adults and people with mobility challenges.

International Agencies Directory: Services by country for people who are blind or low vision.

Assistive Technology and Devices

AccessWorld: Quarterly online publication from the American Foundation for the Blind with curated information on disability and technology. Visit AccessWorld Magazine

Chicago Lighthouse’s Tools for Living Program: Assistive technology and independent living aids designed to enhance accessibility and promote independence for individuals who are blind or low vision. Visit Chicago Lighthouse

Independent Living Aids: Comprehensive catalog including canes and mobility aids, magnifiers, talking watches and clocks, large print books, smoke detectors, and more.

Audio Reading Materials: Resources and suppliers for audiobooks and other audio reading materials.

Braille & Large Print Materials: Suppliers of accessible print formats.

Low Vision Device Suppliers: Nationwide listing of low vision device suppliers and specialized retailers.

American Printing House for the Blind Catalog: Digital catalogs of instructional products, parts, and publications available for download. Visit APH.org

VisionAware Getting Started Guide: Free downloadable resource providing information and practical guidance for navigating vision loss and accessing support services.

Learning Resources for Parents and Teachers

Paths to Literacy: Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

Paths to Technology: Resources for parents and professionals on technology for students who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides: Information on vision development, navigating IFSP and IEP processes, braille literacy, technology, and transition to college and career support. Visit FamilyConnect.org

FamilyConnect’s Guide to Resources: Comprehensive list of national and regional support groups for parents and children. Visit FamilyConnect.org

Schools for the Blind: Information on specialized educational institutions designed to meet the needs of individuals with visual impairments.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Main Website: VisionAware — Comprehensive information service for blindness and low vision

APH ConnectCenter: Search Services and Programs — Searchable database of organizations and agencies. Phone: 800–232–5463

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB.org — National organization with research, publications, and advocacy

National Federation of the Blind: NFB.org — State chapters, programs, and community resources

ABOUT VISIONAWARE

VisionAware is stewarded by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and ConnectCenter, offering a comprehensive free information service dedicated to supporting people who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social service providers. The service brings together trusted agencies, organizations, and practical resources across the full vision spectrum. VisionAware serves the 25 million Americans affected by vision loss, providing accessible, evidence-based information and connections to local and national support services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

VisionAware is an informational and referral service and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, eye care, or treatment. For concerns about vision loss or eye health, consult with an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or qualified eye care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services. For mental health support or if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). All services listed are provided at no cost unless otherwise noted by individual organizations.

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

Medicaid Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator Recruitment

Recruitment open — apply now; confirm the closing date with the recruiter before submitting.

The Oregon Health Authority is hiring a Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for Oregon Health Plan members and providers. This role champions fairness and equity by investigating concerns, resolving issues, and driving improvements that strengthen accountability and the member experience.

Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Medicaid Division designs, administers, and continually improves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) programs so services are delivered effectively, equitably, and in alignment with state and federal requirements. Within the division, the CCO Services Unit supports Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) through technical assistance, resolution of complex operational issues, and collaboration with partners to strengthen policies, systems, and service delivery.

The Complaint & Grievance Process Administrator oversees the Medicaid Division’s complaint process for OHP members and providers. The position monitors compliance with federal and state requirements, identifies and analyzes complaint trends, and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen accountability and member experience. It ensures alignment of complaint processes across OHA and ODHS programs; provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners; and represents the division by communicating policy, program, and regulatory information to legislators, state and federal partners, and community organizations. All actions strictly comply with state, federal, and CMS regulations.

This position collaborates with populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building and stewarding positive, partnership-based relationships with diverse communities — including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

Division: Medicaid Division — CCO Services Unit

Location: Salem, Oregon (OHA, 500 Summer Street NE)

Format: Online application via Workday

Apply – External Candidates: Workday application (REQ-201952) — follow all submission requirements.

Apply – Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees apply through the employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Position Description: Full position description (PDF/DOCX)

Application Support & Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell — [email protected] · Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, contact the recruiter listed above.

Learn More About the Employer

Oregon Health Authority — Careers: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs

Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp

About the Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was established in 2009 through House Bill 2009, which separated most health-related programs from the Oregon Department of Human Services into a single agency. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon.

OHA is the first health agency in the country to declare a statewide goal of eliminating health inequities, working toward a system in which all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.

OHA administers the Oregon Health Plan — Oregon’s Medicaid program — which serves more than one million members through a network of coordinated care organizations operating in all 36 Oregon counties. The agency also oversees public health, behavioral health (mental health and substance use services), and the Oregon State Hospital.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.

VisionAware

Free Information Service for Blindness and Low Vision

Vision Loss Information and Eye Conditions

Comprehensive guides covering cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions associated with vision loss. Access detailed overviews at VisionAware Eye Conditions Guide

Searchable Resource Directory

Browse the free directory at VisionAware ConnectCenter Directory to find trusted services, programs, and practical resources organized by topic and location. Search by service type, location, or keyword.

Living with Blindness or Low Vision

Resources covering adjusting to vision changes, daily living skills, home safety and fall prevention, home and vehicle repairs, livable communities, navigating relationships, and maintaining independence at VisionAware Living with Vision Loss.

Career and Employment Support

Guidance on employment skills for people who are blind or visually impaired, returning to work after vision loss, and career planning for professionals experiencing vision changes at VisionAware Career Resources.

Recreation and Leisure

Information on activities including crafts, woodworking, travel, reading, sports, and exercise with adaptations for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Recreation and Leisure.

Technology and Products

Information on assistive technology, audio reading materials, braille and large print suppliers, low vision devices, and independent living aids at VisionAware Products and Technology.

Family and Professional Support

Resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals in healthcare, aging, and social work. Includes guidance on supporting individuals with combined vision loss and dementia, choosing accessible senior living communities, and gift-giving for people who are blind or low vision at VisionAware Family and Professional Support.

Education and Literacy

Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Technology resources for students and parents, information on schools for the blind, and guides for supporting children’s development at VisionAware Families and Children.

Organizations and Agencies

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

National organization offering the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, AccessWorld quarterly publication, digital literacy internships, applied research, leadership conference, digital accessibility services, and scholarship programs. Visit AFB.org.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

National organization with state and special interest affiliates. Offers programs, information, and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision. Phone: (800) 424–8666 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ACB.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National organization with state chapters and affiliates providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people who are blind or low vision. Phone: 410–659–9314 | Email: [email protected] | Website: NFB.org

Hadley

Free help and learning for adults with vision loss including practical, social, and emotional support. Phone: 800–323–4238 | Website: HadleyHelps.org

Helen Keller National Center Regional Network

Regional centers offering services for people who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss. Visit Helen Keller Services.

ConnectCenter Support Groups

Find peer support groups for people who are blind or low vision through APH ConnectCenter. Phone: 800–232–5463

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Directory of state libraries providing braille and talking books and magazines. Phone: 888–657–7323. Access the catalog at Library of Congress NLS

Search and Directory Tools

Eye Care Providers Directory: Search tools for ophthalmologists, optometrists, retinal specialists, and other vision care professionals.

Low Vision Prescriber Network: Locate low vision specialists and bioptic driving services by city, state, or ZIP code.

Centers for Independent Living (NCIL Map): Search by ZIP code for local independent living centers.

Eldercare Locator: National directory for older adult services by ZIP code. Phone: 800–677–1116. Visit Eldercare Locator

VisionServe Alliance: Directory of private agencies nationwide providing services for people who are blind or low vision across age groups.

Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (RSA): State listings of blind and general vocational rehabilitation agencies with contact information.

Time to Be Bold (OIB-TAC): National campaign supporting older individuals who are blind. State directory of agencies and contacts for services.

Easter Seals / FindHelp.org: Search by ZIP code for community services, including blindness and low vision support.

Rides in Sight: Directory of transportation options for older adults and people with mobility challenges.

International Agencies Directory: Services by country for people who are blind or low vision.

Assistive Technology and Devices

AccessWorld: Quarterly online publication from the American Foundation for the Blind with curated information on disability and technology. Visit AccessWorld Magazine

Chicago Lighthouse’s Tools for Living Program: Assistive technology and independent living aids designed to enhance accessibility and promote independence for individuals who are blind or low vision. Visit Chicago Lighthouse

Independent Living Aids: Comprehensive catalog including canes and mobility aids, magnifiers, talking watches and clocks, large print books, smoke detectors, and more.

Audio Reading Materials: Resources and suppliers for audiobooks and other audio reading materials.

Braille & Large Print Materials: Suppliers of accessible print formats.

Low Vision Device Suppliers: Nationwide listing of low vision device suppliers and specialized retailers.

American Printing House for the Blind Catalog: Digital catalogs of instructional products, parts, and publications available for download. Visit APH.org

VisionAware Getting Started Guide: Free downloadable resource providing information and practical guidance for navigating vision loss and accessing support services.

Learning Resources for Parents and Teachers

Paths to Literacy: Literacy resources for children who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

Paths to Technology: Resources for parents and professionals on technology for students who are blind, low vision, or deafblind with additional disabilities. Access through APH ConnectCenter

FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides: Information on vision development, navigating IFSP and IEP processes, braille literacy, technology, and transition to college and career support. Visit FamilyConnect.org

FamilyConnect’s Guide to Resources: Comprehensive list of national and regional support groups for parents and children. Visit FamilyConnect.org

Schools for the Blind: Information on specialized educational institutions designed to meet the needs of individuals with visual impairments.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Main Website: VisionAware — Comprehensive information service for blindness and low vision

APH ConnectCenter: Search Services and Programs — Searchable database of organizations and agencies. Phone: 800–232–5463

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB.org — National organization with research, publications, and advocacy

National Federation of the Blind: NFB.org — State chapters, programs, and community resources

ABOUT VISIONAWARE

VisionAware is stewarded by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and ConnectCenter, offering a comprehensive free information service dedicated to supporting people who are blind or have low vision, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and social service providers. The service brings together trusted agencies, organizations, and practical resources across the full vision spectrum. VisionAware serves the 25 million Americans affected by vision loss, providing accessible, evidence-based information and connections to local and national support services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

VisionAware is an informational and referral service and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, eye care, or treatment. For concerns about vision loss or eye health, consult with an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or qualified eye care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services. For mental health support or if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). All services listed are provided at no cost unless otherwise noted by individual organizations.