Certified Peer Counselor – Competency Restoration Advocate

Community House Mental Health Agency; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid insurance (medical/dental

Vision

Disability insurance

403B retirement plan with employer + 5

Continuing education credit

Personal unlimited ORCA card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle seeks a Certified Peer Counselor to support clients in our OCRP Diversion Services. You will apply recovery-oriented peer support, share personal recovery experiences, and collaborate with clinical and community partners to help individuals regain stability.

The role emphasizes advocacy, housing assistance, problem-solving skills, and group facilitation, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and access to benefits including

Qualifications

• Active Peer Counselor license or equivalent certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Legible handwriting for documentation and communication.
• Ability to perform simple mathematics for daily tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend agency/client charts.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for agency vehicles.
• Completion/graduation from WA State Peer Counselor training or HCA approval.
• Experience with target population or willingness to train.
• Ability to perform duties with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Articulate enrolled individuals' personal goals and identify recovery barriers.
• Determine objectives to reach recovery goals with clients.
• Understand and apply interventions to support recovery goals.
• Teach individuals to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears.
• Set up and sustain self-help groups and mutual support.
• Provide housing assistance and support when requested.
• Model coping techniques and recovery strategies.
• Record interactions and communicate emergencies to staff.
• Attend relevant seminars, meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Active Peer Counselor license

First Aid/CPR certification

Legible handwriting

Mathematics basics

Reading agency charts

Driver’s license

Washington State Peer Counselor培训

Experience with target population

Reasonable accommodation capability

Job description

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle seeks a Certified Peer Counselor to support clients in our OCRP Diversion Services. You will apply recovery-oriented peer support, share personal recovery experiences, and collaborate with clinical and community partners to help individuals regain stability.

The role emphasizes advocacy, housing assistance, problem-solving skills, and group facilitation, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and access to benefits including