DescriptionThe Peer Support Coordinator (PSC) is responsible for elevating and empowering youth and family voices by supporting the Youth and Family Council members with lived experience. This position collaborates closely with partner organizations and state agencies within and beyond the System of Care Advisory Council to strengthen authentic engagement and cross-system alignment.
The PSC facilitates and cultivates safe, inclusive youth and family spaces grounded in council values shared community agreements, peer support principles, and restorative practices. Through relationship-building, coordination, and direct peer support services, the PSC advances REAP’s mission by fostering meaningful participation and systems change by youth and family voices.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
- Attend SOCAC planning meetings to plan and collaborate with youth, families, and state agencies to develop safe spaces for youth and families in order to provide peer support services.
- Attend and support REAP councils as needed.
- Responsible for facilitating restorative circles for SOCAC youth and families.
- Responsible for scheduling meetings to organize and implement SOCAC logic model aims.
- Provide regular youth and family peer support services via meetings pre-and-post debrief meetings.
- Align Peers Support efforts relating to REAP council development with REAP’s Behavioral Health Department.
- Support and attend conferences and training opportunities related to behavioral health and peer support services.
- Support reporting of challenges and accomplishments of Peer Support initiatives.
- Provide regular updates concerning Peer Support initiatives and progress to REAP staff.
- Consult partner organizations in strategies to elevate youth voice.
- Responsible for completing required reporting by SOCAC and REAP in a timely manner.
- Understanding of and commitment to customer service and REAP’s core values.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual's with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
This position operates occasionally within a typical office and/or school setting, involving desk work, computer use, in-person and phone communication, note-taking, and the use of standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets). The role requires the ability to navigate and perform effectively in emotionally and physically challenging environments while working with youth and families. Flexibility and adaptability to changing tasks and settings are essential. The position involves frequent interaction in both indoor and outdoor community environments, which may include walking, standing, and engaging in conversations in potentially loud or crowded spaces.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular duties include talking, hearing, and general mobility within school and office environments.
While largely a sedentary role, occasional filing is required, along with participation in field trips or external events, which may necessitate physical activity. This role occasionally requires lifting office supplies or files (up to 25 pounds), and tasks such as opening filing cabinets and bending or standing.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time remote position (approximately 10-25 hours per week) performed remotely via virtual meetings during office hours. Occasional travel to onsite meetings and events as directed by Supervisor. The position also requires occasional availability for evening and weekend events. The main office is located at 10808 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR 97220.
Travel
No regular travel is anticipated. Occasional travel may be required for planning and event meetings, trainings, or other organization-related needs, as directed.
QualificationsCore Competencies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Maintains professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times.
- Demonstrates integrity and strong values through consistent action. Proactive, reliable, and consistent.
- Teamwork – demonstrates positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills. Possess exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Efficiency Orientation – gets the most out of limited resources while achieving quality results.
- Flexibility – responds to changes and others’ ideas comfortably. Ability to exercise tact and judgement in working with a broad variety of people. Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to successfully multi-task and demonstrate flexibility with prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and degree of importance. Ability to problem solve and work under pressure.
- Mature Confidence – approaches others assertively, responsibly, and supportively.
- Integrity – Demonstrates honesty and strong values through consistent action.
- Emotional intelligence - The ability to truly understand what everyone on the team needs to thrive and feel fulfilled.
- Ability to set clear social emotional boundaries with staff and students.
- Results driven and ability to work in fast paced and emotionally intense environments.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Sharp listening skills and critical thinker. Excellent research skills and strong project management skills.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently.
- Ability to build relationships provide exceptional service attitude. Excellent people skills.
- Ability to manage unexpected challenges with a calm and professional demeanor.
Education/Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services, teaching, and/or related field is preferred but not required.
- Must have a Peer Support accreditation or equivalent experience working within the mental health field.
- Four (4) year’s experience facilitating youth led programming.
- Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines.
- Must have a flexible schedule to attend planning and event meetings.
About REAP, Inc.
With a legacy spanning over two decades, the REAP team is dedicated to empowering students in Northwest Oregon, preparing them for a future filled with possibilities. Working in schools and community venues, REAP provides students a window into their future; elevates student voice; empowers student leaders with a global mindset; develops innovation toward entrepreneurship; and engages students in cooperative management.
AAP/EEO/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
REAP is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence compensation, and training.
*Employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on REAP.
