Peer Support Specialist​/Counselor (Multilingual

Peer Support Specialist/Counselor (Multilingual)

LCSNW Beaverton Main, 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, Oregon, United States of America

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Multicultural Counseling Department is dedicated to serving culturally diverse populations with outpatient mental health support. The Family Peer Support Specialist offers emotional and adjustment support, along with case management services, to both LCSNW clinical participants and community members. Our goal is to enhance self‑efficacy, support family functions and dynamics, reduce social isolation, and foster greater integration within families and the community.

This role will vary services to provide engagement support, parenting education, connections to mental health services and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, case management services, and the recruitment and facilitation of emotional support and cultural adjustment groups within the community.

• Case Management services by coordinating community services, provide referrals, monitor progress, and advocate for clients.
• C o-lead adjustment, parenting, and youth‑focused support groups.
• Guide clients in accessing educational and job opportunities support .
• Access to Essential Services – Assist clients in enrolling in Medicaid and other essential services .
• Encourage adherence to treatment plans and monitor medication compliance.
• Conduct outreach, build connections, and offer culturally responsive support.
• Provide mental health education, participate in training, and advocate for client needs.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience; working with refugee/immigrant youth and families, coordinating treatment teams, strengths‑based planning , or similar
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Family Peer Support Specialist (FSS) is required upon start
• Fluency in English and Arabic, Dari, Spanish, or Kurdish
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self‑regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end‑user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a low / moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in‑person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, walking, standing
• Moves…