Certified Peer Support Specialist — Youth & Family Advocate

Behavioral Health Services - 12th Avenue; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

403(b) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services - 12th Avenue in Yakima, WA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for WISe to engage youth and families in home, school, and community settings.

The role emphasizes lived experience, bilingual communication, crisis support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; the organization offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, generous PTO, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Candidate must self-identify with lived experience or be a parent/guardian of a youth receiving services.
• CPSS credential or verified CPSS pathway completed within required timeframe.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling to youth and families in homes, schools, or community settings.
• Complete CANS assessment and determine WISe eligibility.
• Maintain rapport and engage participants to support retention in treatment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

CPSS credential

Lived experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Behavioral Health Services - 12th Avenue in Yakima, WA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for WISe to engage youth and families in home, school, and community settings.

The role emphasizes lived experience, bilingual communication, crisis support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; the organization offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, generous PTO, and ongoing training.