Program Manager - Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC)

The Peer Company (TPC) **Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC)** **Program Manager** **Job Description** **PAY SCALE:** $70,000 - $87,000 annually **SCHEDULE:** 1.0 FTE (40-50 hours per week), exempt **HOURS AND LOCATION**: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00AM – 8:00PM BHRC: 333 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 97205 **BENEFITS:** This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook **TITLE:** BHRC Program Manager **REPORTS TO:** BHRC Program Director **DEPARTMENT:** Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) **Job Summary** The Program Manager works collaboratively with their Program Director to develop program materials and resources and supervise peer support specialists (PSS). The Program Manager supports the onboarding process of new PSSs and offers continual training and coaching to support high performance that meets program expectations. Works with other team members to problem solve and support program needs. Attends internal, community partner, and funder program-specific meetings as assigned by their Program Director. Assists Program Director to ensure program activities are in agreement with grant and contract requirements. Assists in preparing reports and other information as required by program contract agreements. The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) is an innovative model that has been led by peers and centers its values in being trauma informed and equity based. The BHRC is a project of Multnomah County in collaboration with many community partners. The BHRC includes a Peer Run Day Center, 33 bed shelter with stays up to 30 days and a 19-bed bridge to housing program with stays up to 90 days for people experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges. The Day Center is run by The Peer Company and currently is open from 8:00AM to 8:00PM daily. **Qualifications** **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, or higher in a relevant field, preferred. **Background Check:** A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company. **Pre-Hire Drug Screen:** As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws. **Motor Vehicle Records Search:** For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) search in accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws. **To be eligible for a driving-required position, candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:** - No major driving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.) - No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e. - speeding, failing to yield, running red light, etc.) **Experience:** - Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges. Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment - Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement - Associate’s degree (or higher) with 3+ years of relevant work experience - 2+ years of supervision and program management experience with a diverse team **Maintaining Continuous Recovery:** Employees serving in recovery-focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC. **Licensure/Certification:** - Peer Support Specialist (OHA Tradi…