Family Empowerment Peer Counselor

Overview 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.

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 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

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

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

• Provides both immediate and scheduled community outreach services to families in South King County - Auburn and additional coverage as needed.
• Flexes schedule to include evenings and possible weekends to meet the needs of families.
• Assist parent/caregiver in developing self-determination and empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Identify family stresses, instability and provide appropriate support.
• Identifies community resources and natural supports and works with the parent/caregiver to effectively navigate resources.
• Collaborates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and outside professionals to create and meet action plan goals.
• Works with families to build their own “Child & Family Team”. Attends wrap around and other team meetings to support youth and ensure that their voice is heard. Acts as a role model for effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in behavioral health.
• Completes required documentation within program deadlines.
• Reports all critical incidents and adheres to YMCA program rules and procedures.
• Assess and create safety plans to meet immediate safety and…