Evening Peer Specialist — Crisis Recovery Support

DESC; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical coverage (no employee premiums

EAP

FSA

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (pro-rated for PT)

Retirement Plan

Job summary

DESC seeks a Part-Time Peer Specialist for Swing Shift in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on crisis stabilization and peer-led support within a multidisciplinary team, leveraging lived experience to connect with clients and support recovery goals.

The position requires CPSS or CPSS-T certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) and a commitment to trauma-informed care. The role offers union representation and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 0.6 FTE load and a Saturday–Monday

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services or related experience.
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques in emergent situations.
• Trauma-informed approach to support recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with voicing their interests and goals via Goal Plans, Crisis Plans, WRAP and other methods.
• Plan, organize and co-facilitate recovery skills and educational group treatments.
• Advocate for client access to community resources and services; coordinate with providers for continuity of care.
• Use lived experience to connect with participants and support recovery.
• Provide basic tasks supporting operations and client care (food, laundry, cleaning).
• Handle phone consultations, monitor office security, answer calls, and perform admin duties.
• Maintain clinical and administrative records (goal planners, progress notes, risk assessments).
• Demonstrate DESC core values and follow agency policies; participate in QA reviews.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and assist staff to maintain safety.
• Provide transportation for clients when needed.
• Attend onboarding and ongoing trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

De-escalation

Trauma-informed

Education

CPSS credential

CPSS-T trainee

Job description

DESC seeks a Part-Time Peer Specialist for Swing Shift in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on crisis stabilization and peer-led support within a multidisciplinary team, leveraging lived experience to connect with clients and support recovery goals.

The position requires CPSS or CPSS-T certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) and a commitment to trauma-informed care. The role offers union representation and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 0.6 FTE load and a Saturday–Monday