Peer Counselor - WISe Wraparound Services

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

You will provide culturally competent, and strength-based peer support to youth and their families to decrease crisis and increase in-home stabilization by identifying support and teaching youth skills to effectively navigate community resources to meet their needs. You will be providing services in client homes, schools or other convenient community locations. The goals of Youth Peer Support include supporting youth empowerment, assisting youth in developing skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life.

You will collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, outside professionals and others involved in delivering the youth's care to meet safety plan needs and action plan goals, acting as a bridge between the youth, family and system representatives.

This position serves as the peer support for the King County WISe wraparound intensive mental health services. A peer support specialist plays an intricate role in team-based planning process for youth and families who are experiencing complex needs. Peers are designed to help youth develop advocacy and empowerment skills to better obtain their identified goals and so that they may live in their homes and communities successfully.

This team member will work collaboratively with supervisors, clinicians, case managers, and all team providers to help implement an individualized plan of care, monitor the efficacy of the plan, and work towards success over time. This plan of care is based on strengths and needs that respect the youth's and their family's culture, values, norms, and preferences

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors;

navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

This is a full-time position with expected hours of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. This is a community based role.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information. Other Savings plans available upon hire.
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
• Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range:

Pre-Certified Peer Counselor :
Hiring Range: $22.00 – 24.00/hr

Certified Peer Counselor :
Hiring Range: $24.00 – 27.00/hr

** Required qualifications listed below

Responsibilities

• Provides both immediate and scheduled crisis outreach services to families in King County.
• Flexes schedule to include evenings and possible weekends to meet the needs of families.
• Assist…