Peer Counselor - Parent Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

Catholic Community Services; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 34,687 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403-B Employee Savings Plan

3 weeks vacation per year

12 paid holidays plus personal holiday

Life Insurance

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in Vancouver, WA, is hiring a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to provide essential community-based support for families dealing with behavioral health challenges. This role relies on personal lived experience as a parent to foster relationships and assist families in achieving their recovery goals.

The position offers a starting pay range of $25.18 - $27.07 per hour, along with various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Personal experience as a parent of a child receiving mental health services in the past 10 years.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent support in community-based settings.
• Help families achieve recovery goals using personal experience.
• Collaborate with clinicians for effective treatment planning.

Skills

Culturally competent skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

VANCOUVER, WA / PORTLAND METRO AREA (Oak View Site - Located Near Vancouver Mall)

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is seeking a Parent Partner to join our team of clinical professionals who provide individualized, evidence‑based services in families’ homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) are individuals with personal history as a parent of a youth or child who has received behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services. They use that personal experience to build support with families.

Successful peers collaborate with clinicians, provide support, and help families achieve confidence and recovery goals. They contribute their unique perspective to treatment planning and help families maintain hope after formal behavioral health services conclude.

Responsibilities include working in community‑based settings and family homes, scheduling flexibly to meet families’ needs, and providing culturally competent support.

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 or mental health services within the past ten years.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current insurance with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to visually assess safety within family homes and in the community.
• Availability to flex some work hours.
• Demonstrated culturally competent skills and knowledge for working in multi‑cultural settings.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Benefits

Starting Pay Range: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour

• First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (twice per month)
• Additional pay based on performance.

• 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 time annual salary).
• 403-B Employee Savings Plan and a Employer Contribution Pension.

Training and Supervision

• Extensive training (e.g., WISe, De‑Escalation).
• Daily supervision and support as needed.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, inclusion, and human rights for all. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.