Peer Support Specialist/Counselor

LCSNW; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer-paid disability insurance

Life insurance at no cost

Vacation time

Résumé du poste

Lutheran Community Services NW is seeking a dedicated case manager to empower youth and families across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. You will collaborate with clients, navigate care systems, and address social determinants of health to promote stability and well-being.

Work involves on-site engagement at multiple sites, participation in team meetings, and ongoing supervision. A commitment to diverse communities and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; substantial relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Lived experience enhances rapport with clients in need of services.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written, is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide peer support one-to-one and in groups in community settings.
• Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings.
• Ensure youth/families participate in decisions about their care.
• Participate in weekly supervision, case consultations, and staff meetings.
• Assist in maintaining timely, accurate case notes and paperwork.
• Travel between worksites and be available for on-call rotation.

Connaissances

Lived experience

English fluency

MS Office

Driver's license

Resilience

Cultural competency

Formation

HS diploma or equivalent

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health,justiceand hope. Our case managers serve as trusted guides, working closely with clients to navigate systems of care, address their social determinants of health and health-related social needs, and overcome barriers to achieving stability. This includes support with housing, food, transportation, behavioral health, and more. Weassistclients in setting personalized goals and developing action plans, while providing ongoing support through regular check‑ins.

• Provide peer support on a one-to-oneweeklybasis, in peer support groups, in the community such as thepeer’shome, meetings, court rooms, hospitals,orschools for up to 25 youth.
• Help promote a culture that sees youth/family participation as valuable and integral to achieving youth-identified goalsthroughdemonstratingvalue of lived experience andrespect forthevalues, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity, of the child/youth and family, and their community.
• Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings that address youth and family goals with other professionalsupports, naturalsupports, and community partners.
• Ensure youth/families are present when decisions about them are made and encourage them to take an active role in their care planning.
• Participate in required weekly individual supervision, case consultation, and staff meetings to explore approaches for engaging with youth and families, process themes of transference/countertransference as they occur, andidentifysupport needed for professional growth in field
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation for the program following successful completion of on‑call training provided by direct supervisor during onboarding and training.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and ensure case notes are completedin a timely mannerinaccordance withstate,Medicaidand agencyrequirements.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• 2years of related experience;specifically, as either: Someone who has received mental health services, OR a parent/guardian of a child under the age of 13, or a child age 13 and older who are involved, or were involved, in the treatment plan in child’s mental health services.
• Lived experience that enhances relatability to clients being served
• HS diploma or equivalentor related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree
• Affiliated Agency Counselor-Registered(AAC-R) credentialisrequireduponwithin90days of hire;CPR/First Aid isrequiredwithin 90 days of hire.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Basicmastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges,conflictand obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end‑user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in amoderately noisyenvironment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person andthrough the use oftechnology, withmoderateperiods of stationary activity andminimal / moderate /longperiodsof increased physical activityincluding and notlimitedtocommuting to community centers (schools, libraries, homes) for client appointments throughout the day.
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to7pounds
• Travels between worksitesregularly;responsible formaintainingvalid driver’s license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance.
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community‑based settings,client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions,and faith‑based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job‑relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Thank you!

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.