Family-Driven Peer Counselor (Parent Partner)

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

3 weeks' vacation per year

12 sick-days per year

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)

Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Saves

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (FBH Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA site) is hiring a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner). This role uses personal parent experience to support families, working within a team to help youth and their families access services at home, in the community, and in office settings.

The position emphasizes flexibility in scheduling, extensive training, and collaboration to promote safety and stability for children and families served by Family Behavioral Health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Personal lived experience as a parent of a child who has been or is receiving community / mental health services within the past ten years.
• Ability to drive to our family homes within the community with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to visually assess safety within family homes and in the community.
• Availability to flex some work hours.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Responsibilities

• Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services.
• Working as a member of a team, the Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) helps a parent voice their own perspective and assure that other team members are able to understand their perspective and use that perspective in treatment planning.
• This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed.
• Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 21 or older

Job description

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (FBH Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA site) is hiring a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner). This role uses personal parent experience to support families, working within a team to help youth and their families access services at home, in the community, and in office settings.

The position emphasizes flexibility in scheduling, extensive training, and collaboration to promote safety and stability for children and families served by Family Behavioral Health