Bilingual Multicultural Peer Support Specialist

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

12 paid agency holidays and 2 floating

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non‑profit organization serving Washington, Oregon and Idaho with a wide range of mental health and supportive services. The Family Peer Support Specialist role focuses on engagement, education, connections to services, and culturally responsive outreach across diverse communities.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma, and language fluency in English and Arabic, Dari, Spanish, or Kurdish.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience; working with refugee/immigrant youth and families, coordinating treatment teams, strengths-based planning, or similar.
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Family Peer Support Specialist (FSS) is required upon start
• Demonstrated fluency in English and Arabic, Dari, Spanish, or Kurdish
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a low / moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, walking, standing
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites regularly; responsible for transporting clients in personal and/or agency vehicle, which requires valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Responsibilities

• Case Management services by coordinating community services, provide referrals, monitor progress, and advocate for clients.
• Co-lead adjustment, parenting, and youth-focused support groups.
• Guide clients in accessing educational and job opportunities support.
• Access to Essential Services – Assist clients in enrolling in Medicaid and other essential services.
• Encourage adherence to treatment plans and monitor medication compliance.
• Conduct outreach, build connections, and offer culturally responsive support.
• Provide mental health education, participate in training, and advocate for client needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Dari

Spanish

Kurdish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non‑profit organization serving Washington, Oregon and Idaho with a wide range of mental health and supportive services. The Family Peer Support Specialist role focuses on engagement, education, connections to services, and culturally responsive outreach across diverse communities.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma, and language fluency in English and Arabic, Dari, Spanish, or Kurdish.