Crisis Peer Support Specialist; Youth

Peer Support Specialist – Youth Mobile Crisis Outreach Team – Full-Time
Hiring Range: $20.07- $24.58 per hour

Additional Pay With Shift Differentials (as much as $1.25 per hour)

• 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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  Morrow Health Behavioral Change App:
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  Morrow Health, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• 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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth facing mental health challenges? Join Kitsap Mental Health Services as our Youth Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (YMCOT) as a Peer Support Specialist and use your personal experience to provide guidance, hope, and empowerment to clients, families, and community partners. Be part of a dynamic team that promotes recovery and independence even during periods of instability.

• Utilize personal experience as a peer to validate clients' experiences and offer guidance for their recovery journey.
• Promote hope and empowerment to help clients achieve recovery goals and maintain independence, even in challenging times.
• Share experiences related to involuntary treatment to provide support and inspire hope during the recovery process.
• Provide information and referrals for housing, job training, vocational rehabilitation, and reliable transportation.
• Encourage clients' socialization and leisure activities, offering coaching and support.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, families, and medical professionals for discharge planning and referrals.
• Collaborate with Designated Crisis Responders for alternative placements.
• Combat stigma, support clients' rights awareness, and connect them with self-help and advocacy groups.
• Assist in ongoing assessments and services for challenges such as suicidality and substance abuse.
• Help clients access healthcare, legal services, housing subsidies, and funding alternatives.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience…