Youth Partner Peer Counselor — Community-Based Impact

Catholic Community Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,687 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent starting pay

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Tacoma is seeking a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) to support youth and families in receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. The successful candidate will collaborate with youth to voice their perspectives and work with treatment teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma and personal experience in mental health services. Offers include excellent pay, extensive training, and comprehensive benefits. Flexible hours are required to assist in community-based services.

Qualifications

• Personal experience as a youth who has received community or mental health services within the past ten years.
• Acceptable driving record with reliable transportation.
• Availability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to support youth and families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services.
• Help youth voice their perspective in treatment planning.
• Promote family confidence and long-term community safety.

Skills

Culturally competent service delivery

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A community-focused health organization in Tacoma is seeking a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) to support youth and families in receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. The successful candidate will collaborate with youth to voice their perspectives and work with treatment teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma and personal experience in mental health services. Offers include excellent pay, extensive training, and comprehensive benefits. Flexible hours are required to assist in community-based services.