Peer Counselor – Parent Partner

Peer Support Specialist

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.

Provides culturally competent, and strength-based peer support to families to decrease crisis, increase in-home stabilization, and assist families in decreasing negative contact with law enforcement and the juvenile justice system. Identifies natural supports and coaches parent/caregiver skills to effectively navigate community resources to meet priority needs. Provides services in client homes, schools or other convenient community locations. The goals of Parent Partner Peer Support include identifying parenting resources and supports, coaching parents/caregivers to effectively and peacefully resolve conflict in the home, and assist in navigating systems that impact family, such as the educational system, mental health, substance use, or juvenile justice.

Collaborates effectively with co-workers, supervisors, outside professionals and others involved in delivering care to meet safety plan needs and action plan goals. This may include collaborating with law enforcement with the goal of reducing harm to youth and family. Supports the family and acts as a bridge between the youth, family and system representatives. Willing to self-identify as a parent.

Because of life experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate.

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. MRSS (Mobile Response Stabilization Services team) serves families in crisis throughout King county.

It is a free program to youth 3-18 y/o. Families and youth participate voluntarily. Their participation is private and MRSS adheres to HIPPA privacy & consent policies.

This is a full-time position consisting of four 10-hour shifts (8am–6pm), Sun–Wed or Wed–Sat, including occasional evenings as needed to meet program and participant needs. This position will have one variable base location, but will be required to respond to shift coverage and outreaches in all regions of King County.

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

Provides both immediate and scheduled community outreach services to families in South King County -…