YOUTH PARTNER

Comprehensive Healthcare; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,292 - 37,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous vacation and sick leave

Agency-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Youth Partner in Kennewick, WA. This role requires leveraging personal and professional experiences to provide peer support to youth and families, enhancing self-advocacy and community living skills.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, be a consumer of mental health services in stable recovery, and be eligible for certification as a Peer Counselor. The role offers competitive salaries and benefits, including healthcare coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery.
• Eligible for Peer Counselor certification provided by Washington State.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the family’s story to serve as an advocate.
• Provide information about the Youth Partner role.
• Share personal recovery experiences to motivate clients.
• Participate in team meetings for client access and choice.
• Provide unconditional support and encouragement to families.
• Assist in developing a self-directed recovery plan.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Peer support

Self-advocacy

Community living skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Kennewick, WA 99336
Position: Full Time
Education: High school diploma or GED
Salary: $18.36 - $27.54 hourly

What is Comprehensive Healthcare?

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Youth Partner?

As part of the WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) team, the Youth Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the WISe program. The Youth Partner encourages clients to assert control over their lives and recovery process by promoting self‑advocacy, positive socialization, community living skills, and reliance on natural supports. The Youth Partner also serves as a bridge between the family and treatment team to ensure that each other’s information and perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one’s own experiences to help others and Peer Counselor certification in Washington State. The schedule for this role will be primarily Monday‑Friday day shift, but may occasionally require work outside of standard business hours to meet the needs of the client families served. Although based in our Ellensburg office, the Youth Partner may also meet with clients and their families in the community so regular local travel throughout the workday is expected.

Youth Partner Duties

• Learning about the family’s story, strengths, concerns, and culture in order to effectively serve as a consultant and advocate for the family
• Providing information about Comprehensive, WISe process & procedures, and the Youth Partner role to assist clients to successfully engage with treatment
• Sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
• Participating in team meetings to ensure client access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process
• Providing non‑judgmental, unconditional support and consistent hope & encouragement to families
• Assisting the Care Coordinator in development of a self‑directed recovery and action plan using wraparound principles
• Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a self‑identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery
• Eligible for youth & family Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption prior to starting work

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence‑based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence‑based services within a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward‑looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever‑changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission‑accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting‑edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency‑funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency‑funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.