Youth Peer Support Advocate

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Employer-paid disability

Life insurance at no cost

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays and floating holidays

403(b) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW in Washington state seeks a compassionate professional to provide peer support for youth and families. The role emphasizes lived experience, partnership with communities, and active participation in care planning across diverse settings—home, schools, and community centers.

The position requires bilingual fluency in English, a HS diploma or equivalent, and AAC-R with 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience; either: someone who has received mental health services, OR a parent/guardian of a child under 13, or a child 13+ involved in the treatment plan.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• HS diploma or equivalent; substantial relevant experience considered in place of degree
• Affiliated Agency Counselor-Registered (AAC-R) credential required within 90 days of hire; CPR/First Aid required within 90 days of hire
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support one-to-one weekly, in groups, or in community settings for up to 25 youth.
• Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings with professionals and partners.
• Ensure youth/families are present when decisions are made and actively involved in care planning.
• Participate in required weekly supervision, case consultation, and staff meetings.
• Cover 24-hour on-call rotation following onboarding training.

Job description

Lutheran Community Services NW in Washington state seeks a compassionate professional to provide peer support for youth and families. The role emphasizes lived experience, partnership with communities, and active participation in care planning across diverse settings—home, schools, and community centers.

The position requires bilingual fluency in English, a HS diploma or equivalent, and AAC-R with 90 days of hire.