Portland Area Parent Partner & Peer Counselor

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks vacation per year

12 sick-days per year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (1x annual salary)

403-B retirement plan

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in Portland is expanding its Family Behavioral Health team and seeks a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to share lived parent experience and support youth and families in home and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cultural competence, and non-judgmental support. Training, supervision, and a schedule flexible to meet families' needs are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Personal (lived) experience as a parent of a child who has used community/mental health services in the past ten years.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English – highly desired.
• Ability to drive to family homes within the community with reliable transportation and valid license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to visually assess safety within family homes and community settings.
• Availability to flex some work hours.
• Demonstrate attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services.
• Applicant must pass required background clearances.
• Support and uphold CCS/CHS mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Peer Counselors use personal parent experience to build trust with families.
• Collaborate with a team to support youth and families receiving services.
• Help translate personal experience into treatment planning.
• Encourage parent participation and communicate progress to others.
• Review team plans and suggest improvements for parent engagement.
• Assist parents in analyzing progress toward vision and goals.

Skills

Parent experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Driver's license

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Catholic Community Services in Portland is expanding its Family Behavioral Health team and seeks a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to share lived parent experience and support youth and families in home and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cultural competence, and non-judgmental support. Training, supervision, and a schedule flexible to meet families' needs are provided.