Bilingual Family Peer Specialist - Wraparound Team

Bilingual Family Peer Specialist – WISe Team

Hiring Range: $23.42 - $27.92 Per Hour (Includes WISe Differential)

Full-Time

Speech and writing fluency in both English and Spanish Required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We've got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Home Support Services:
  Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Bilingual Family Peer Specialist (Spanish/English) to join our Child & Family WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) program. In this vital role, you will use your lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with complex behavioral or emotional challenges to empower other families navigating similar journeys. You'll work side-by-side with caregivers to promote hope, resilience, and culturally responsive support as they access community resources and behavioral health services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use personal lived experience to build trust with parents and caregivers, providing encouragement and validating their experiences.
• Provide culturally informed peer support to Spanish-speaking families, helping them navigate systems and build natural support networks.
• Offer individualized support in homes, schools, and community settings, including Child & Family Team meetings and IEP conferences.
• Assist caregivers in accessing resources such as housing, healthcare, transportation, food, and education for their families.
• Promote independent living skills, parenting support, and personal wellness for both caregivers and their youth.
• Support social engagement by encouraging and participating in community and recreational activities with families.
• Facilitate connections with peer advocacy groups and help families understand their rights, including the grievance process.
• Partner with clinicians to develop youth wellness plans and provide caregiver insight to the treatment team.
• Model and teach skills in daily living, financial management, nutrition, and healthcare access.
• Support families in crisis situations by assisting in safety planning and coordinating with crisis resources as needed.
• Provide interpretation between Spanish-speaking families and providers when appropriate, ensuring culturally competent communication.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all agency policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Drive to meetings, appointments, and community resources individually. Drive parent/caregiver to meetings, appointments, and community resources as deemed appropriate

Minimum Qualifications :

• EDUCATION:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)
• Experience raising a client involved with the mental health system
• This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
• LICENSURE:
  Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Completion of the Washington State Mental…