Family Peer Support Specialist

Family Peer Support Specialist – Child & Family Services

Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour

• Comprehensive Coverage:
  Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO:
  Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2
  
  Morrow Health)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to support parents and caregivers of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance. In this role, you will use your lived experience to build trusting relationships, provide peer support, and help families navigate behavioral health systems. This position partners closely with care teams to promote recovery, strengthen family resilience, and amplify the voices of parents within treatment planning.

If you are passionate about empowering families and supporting youth through advocacy and connection, we encourage you to apply.

• Build supportive and trusting relationships with parents and caregivers by drawing on lived experience.
• Provide recovery-oriented peer support through active listening, mentorship, coaching, and encouragement.
• Assist caregivers in identifying strengths, setting goals, developing coping strategies, and building practical skills.
• Support families in accessing community resources related to housing, employment, education, healthcare, and the justice system.
• Provide skill-building related to daily living tasks such as household organization, personal finance, nutrition, and transportation access.
• Work collaboratively with treatment team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Transport clients in a personal vehicle as needed to support access to services and recovery-related appointments.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Empower caregivers to advocate for themselves and their children during care team meetings.
• Provide referrals and linkage to community partners and system resources.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings to maintain professional development.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Entry level (no prior related work experience required). Lived experience with utilizing mental health and/or substance use disorder services and one or more years in recovery.
• Driving:
  Must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, 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 Health Care Authority training and approved application for the CPSST (Certified Peer Specialist Trainee) credential within six (6) months of employment.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, or behavioral health field.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant experience working with individuals with mental health and behavioral health challenges, including those with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.
• Working knowledge of the system of care and community resources.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire hope, and provide coaching to others.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier…