Youth Partner Peer Counselor: Lived Experience Specialist

Catholic Community Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) to support youth and families within Family Behavioral Health.

The role emphasizes lived youth experience, recovery-oriented planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, hope, and community integration. Work involves home and community-based services with flexible scheduling and strong values.

Qualifications

• Must have personal lived experience as a youth who received community/mental health services within the past ten years.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates culturally competent service delivery in multi-cultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with youth and families to support services and recovery planning.
• Help youth voice their perspective in treatment planning and team discussions.
• Provide family- and community-based behavioral health support.

Skills

Youth lived experience

Independence teamwork

Culturally competent service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Community Services in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) to support youth and families within Family Behavioral Health.

The role emphasizes lived youth experience, recovery-oriented planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, hope, and community integration. Work involves home and community-based services with flexible scheduling and strong values.