Peer Counselor - Parent Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

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

Overview

WE'RE GROWING! HIRING A PEER COUNSELOR (PARENT PARTNER)

Tacoma, WA (Serving Pierce County)

CCSWW's Family Behavioral Health Team - Awarded Employer of the Year!

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Parent Partner to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence‑based and evidence‑informed strategies.

WHO ARE WE:

We are a values‑driven organization, providing family‑oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope with promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located throughout Western Washington and Portland, Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, wrap‑around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ over 800 caring and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: Compassion, Diversity, Strength‑Based Approach, Social Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting Pay Range: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour

Additional Pay for:

• First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training (i.e. WISE, De‑Escalation, etc.)
• Daily supervision and support, as needed

BENEFITS:

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 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 Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

Responsibilities

Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) are individuals with personal history as a parent of a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience to build support with families. Successful applicants must have first‑person experience as a parent of a youth who received system services and be prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others.

JOB SUMMARY:

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 assures that other team members can understand 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.

This position will be based out of the FBH Northend, Tacoma office. It requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community‑based settings and in family homes.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:

• 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.
• 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.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.