Peer Counselor - Youth Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

Catholic Community Services; Tukwila (WA); Hybrid; 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 is seeking a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) to support youth and families in Tukwila and Burien, WA. This role emphasizes flexibility, requiring work in community settings. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess personal experience in behavioral health. Bilingual candidates (Spanish-English) are preferred. Benefits include paid holidays, insurance, and retirement plans. This position promotes a compassionate and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• Personal experience in behavioral health services within the last ten years.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and provide support to youth and families.
• Facilitate services for families receiving behavioral health help.
• Assist youth in recovery and planning.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Ability to work independently

Culturally competent attitudes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you tired of working 9‑5? Do you need flexibility? WE ARE GROWING!

PEER COUNSELOR (YOUTH PARTNER) OPENINGS SERVING YOUTH & FAMILIES IN Burien, WA (Serving South Seattle Latino/Latinx Communities) and Tukwila, WA (Serving South King County Communities). OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE.

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

This position may be based in our Burien office, a shared site with the Latino Civic Alliance building, or at the Tukwila site serving South King County. The Burien site serves many families who are Spanish‑speaking only.

WHO WE ARE: We are a values‑driven organization, providing family‑oriented behavioral health care for children and youth, primarily in their own homes and communities. Our clinical teams offer intensive, wrap‑around services to the Latino/Latinx community.

What We Value

Compassion, Diversity, Strength‑Based Approach, Social‑Justice, and Our Staff.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay Range: $25.18 – $27.07 per hour
• Additional Pay for:
  • Coverage after hours: $75.00 per pay period (twice per month)
  • Bi‑lingual fluency in Spanish and English: $100‑200 per pay period (twice per month), tiered based on proficiency and needs
  • Performance‑based additional pay

Training and Supervision

• Daily and weekly supervision with your Clinical Supervisor

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays plus one personal holiday each year
• 3 weeks vacation per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance (1× annual salary)
• Retirement plans: 403‑B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

Responsibilities

Peer Counselors (Youth Partners) are individuals with personal history as a youth/child who received behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical, or juvenile justice services and use that experience to build support with families. Youth Partners collaborate, provide support, and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. They work as a member of a team, help a youth voice their perspective, and help team members understand and incorporate that perspective into treatment planning. They assist youth, parents, and families in building confidence and achieving a recovery journey, maintaining hope for success after formal behavioral health services are completed.

The position is based out of the FBH Tukwila/ Burien office, requiring flexible scheduling to meet the needs of youth and families. Services are provided in community‑based settings and in family homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Age 21 or older
• Personal (lived) experience as a child who received community or mental health services within the past ten years
• Spanish‑English bilingual fluency (for Burien staff serving Latino/Latinx families)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates culturally competent attitudes, knowledge, and skills for multi‑cultural settings
• Preference for a flexible schedule over a traditional fixed 8‑5, Monday‑through‑Friday, facility‑based position
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and current auto registration
• Acceptable driving record per CCS driving policy (must provide current driving abstract)
• Background clearance required prior to employment offer
• 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 supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.