Youth Peer Support Specialist; Multilingual

Lutheran Community Services NW isa 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

AtLCSNW, employees take pride in the work they do and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment built on trust and accountability. Staff are trusted to manage their work with autonomy while staying connected through strong teams and shared purpose. Flexible schedules, meaningful and mission-driven work, and ongoing training and development support a culture that values growth, balance, and long-term commitment to the communities we serve.

As an employer of choice,we’redeeply committed to supporting our employees—because whenyou’reempowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering

Health, Justice, and Hopeto the communities we serve.

We’reproud 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 to2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to2 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

• Providingpeer-based support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth and families involved in theWISeprogram, drawing on lived experience to promote hope, engagement, and positive behavioral health outcomes.
• Support youth and families in identifying strengths, dreams, goals, and resources that encourage self-direction, choice, and personal growth within a behavioral health setting.
• Promote youth and family leadership, voice, and self-advocacy by supporting meaningful participation in care planning, decision-making, and Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
• Share lived experience appropriately and intentionally to model resilience, coping, and personal responsibility, while maintaining professional boundaries and role clarity.
• Participate as an active member of the care team under the supervision of behavioral health professionals, including collaboration with clinicians, Behavioral Health Interventionists, care coordinators, and community partners to support coordinated, youth-centered services.
• Assist youth and families in navigating behavioral health and related service systems, including supporting engagement and bridging during transitions in care.
• Manage an active caseload of up to 25 youth, providing peer support while meeting productivity and documentation expectations for the role. This incudestimelyandaccuratecompletion of required progress notes, CFT documentation, and other required records with established timelines,in accordance withLCSNW policies,WISeprogram requirements, and Medicaid standards.

• (0) years of related experience.
• You must self-identify as a person with lived experience with mental health or substance use services with at least one year of living inrecovery
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) credential is requiredor must be obtained within a specifiedtimeframeafterhire. Candidates may be hired as a CPSS Trainee while completing required training and supervised hours. An active Agency-Affiliated Counselor (AAC) registration may berequiredto allow service delivery under supervision during the certification process.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and…