Youth Support Partner - Mt. Vernon Childrens Intensive Services

Compass Health; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% employer-paid)

Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)

Vision insurance (100% employer-paid)

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Professional development funds

Education days

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision

Job summary

Compass Health is seeking a Youth Support Partner in Mt. Vernon, WA to empower young people through the Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) program. You will share your lived experience to help youths engage in their behavioral health journey across home, school, and community.

The role requires evenings and weekends, with a High School Diploma or GED and CPSS course completion; WA driver’s license and a vehicle are needed. Join a mission-driven team focused on recovery and equity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA/BA preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Personal experience with youth behavioral health services.
• Completion of Certified Peer Support Specialist course and CPSS/T credential (pending).
• WA state driver's license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope using your lived experience to build trust with youth.
• Assist youths in participating in treatment decisions and finding their voice.
• Support clients in office, home, school, and community settings.
• Provide mentorship, advocacy, and life-skill development.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet client and family needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Boundary-setting

Teamwork skills

Child development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/BA preferred

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Job description

Youth Support Partner

Mt. Vernon, WA
Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
www.compasshealth.org

Turn Your Lived Experience Into Lifesaving Support

Join Compass Health’s Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) program in Mt. Vernon and be the peer mentor who empowers young people to find their voice, feel seen, and take control of their behavioral health journey.

Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)

supports Medicaid-eligible youth (up to age 21) facing complex behavioral health challenges. This strength-based, family-focused model centers care in natural environments—home, school, and community to foster healing, connection, and hope.

Learn more about WISe: Watch the video

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Support Partner, you will:

• Use your personal story of living with a behavioral health condition to inspire hope and build trust.
• Help youth participate in treatment decisions and find their voice in the Wraparound process.
• Support clients across diverse settings—office, home, school, and community.
• Provide mentorship, advocacy, and support to reduce isolation and build life skills.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet client and family needs.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED (AA/BA preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Personal experience as a youth accessing behavioral health services
• Completion of Certified Peer Support Specialist course and application before start; CPSS/T credential must be in pending status
• Valid WA State Driver’s License, insured vehicle
• Must submit an Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire if not licensed

Preferred Qualifications

• Peer Counselor Certification or experience
• Knowledge of child development and culturally diverse family systems
• Experience in mental health, medical, or social services
• Strong communication, boundary-setting, and teamwork skills
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR)

What We Offer

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only)
• 16 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 you choose)
• $500/year in professional development funds + up to 5 paid education days
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after 1 year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly clinical supervision & team support

That’s over 45 paid days off in your first year!

Why Compass Health?

Compass Health is the largest private, non-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use services in Northwest Washington, proudly serving Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for over 110 years.

We are committed to:

• Equity and inclusion
• Staff development and support
• Trauma-informed, community-based care

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including people of color, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.