Peer Respite Host

Three Rivers Therapy; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Rivers Therapy in Kennewick, WA seeks a compassionate Peer Respite Host to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a safe, recovery‑oriented environment. Using lived experience and peer connections, you will help guests stabilize, build coping skills, and move forward in their recovery journey.

This hands‑on, people‑centered role requires trust-building, supporting guests during difficult moments, and contributing to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges and demonstrated recovery.
• Peer Support Certification or ability to obtain certification within three months.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strengths based and recovery focused approach.
• Professional presence and ability to build community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, non judgmental peer support to guests.
• Share lived recovery experience in a supportive and appropriate way.
• Encourage hope, resilience, and personal empowerment.
• Build positive relationships and foster a sense of community.
• Collaborate with guests to identify needs, goals, and coping strategies.
• Support guests during emotional or stressful situations.
• Encourage healthy routines and self-care practices.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.
• Use de-escalation techniques during crisis situations.
• Follow agency protocols for emergency situations and reporting.
• Support daily routines including meal preparation and household tasks.
• Facilitate group activities and peer led support opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space.
• Accurately document guest interactions, progress, and incidents.
• Complete required documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Collaborate with internal staff and community partners.
• Support agency productivity and quality standards.
• Transport guests to community appointments and resources as needed.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer Support Certification

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Recovery focused

Community relations

Job description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate Peer Respite Host to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges or crisis in a safe, welcoming, and recovery focused environment. This role uses lived experience, peer connection, and practical support to help guests stabilize, build coping skills, and move forward in their recovery journey.

This is a hands on, people centered role for someone who is comfortable building trust, supporting individuals during difficult moments, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Peer Support and Engagement

• Provide empathetic, non judgmental peer support to guests


• Share lived recovery experience in a supportive and appropriate way


• Encourage hope, resilience, and personal empowerment


• Build positive relationships and foster a sense of community

Guest Support and Recovery Planning

• Collaborate with guests to identify needs, goals, and coping strategies


• Support guests during emotional or stressful situations


• Encourage healthy routines and self-care practices

Safety and Crisis Support

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment


• Use de-escalation techniques during crisis situations


• Follow agency protocols for emergency situations and reporting

Daily Operations

• Support daily routines including meal preparation and household tasks


• Facilitate group activities and peer led support opportunities


• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space

Documentation and Communication

• Accurately document guest interactions, progress, and incidents


• Complete required documentation in a timely and compliant manner


• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership

Team Collaboration

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training


• Collaborate with internal staff and community partners


• Support agency productivity and quality standards

Transportation

• Transport guests to community appointments and resources as needed


• Additional duties may be assigned as operational needs evolve.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges and demonstrated recovery


• Peer Support Certification or ability to obtain certification within three months


• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, nights, and weekends


• Strong communication and documentation skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Basic computer proficiency


• Strengths based and recovery focused approach


• Professional presence and ability to build community relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations


• Experience supporting individuals impacted by homelessness, substance use, mental health, or poverty


• Knowledge of Tri Cities, Benton County, and Franklin County community resources


• Licensing and Requirements


• Valid Washington State driver’s license with clean driving record


• Ability to pass required background checks


• Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor registration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform light physical work including standing for extended periods and repetitive hand motions


• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally