Parent Partner & Peer Counselor — Community Health Advocate

Catholic Community Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,687 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

3 weeks' vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in Tacoma is currently looking for a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to enrich our Family Behavioral Health Team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to families navigating mental health services based on personal experience as a parent.

You will collaborate with families to ensure their voices are integral to treatment planning, aiming to achieve long-term stability and safety for families in need. Flexible scheduling is required to accommodate community-based services, making this a rewarding opportunity to help youth and families thrive.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• Experience as a parent to a child receiving community or mental health services within the last ten years.
• Ability to drive reliably to family homes in the community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families to facilitate Family Behavioral Health Services.
• Assist parents in voicing their perspectives in treatment planning.
• Work in community-based settings and family homes.

Skills

Personal experience as a parent of a child receiving services

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Cultural competency

Valid driver’s license and transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Community Services in Tacoma is currently looking for a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to enrich our Family Behavioral Health Team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to families navigating mental health services based on personal experience as a parent.

You will collaborate with families to ensure their voices are integral to treatment planning, aiming to achieve long-term stability and safety for families in need. Flexible scheduling is required to accommodate community-based services, making this a rewarding opportunity to help youth and families thrive.