WISe Parent Peer Partner

WiSe Parent Peer Partner

Opportunities abound at SOUND! SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring a WISe parent peer partner. SOUND is one of King County's most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area's most vulnerable populations.

Must be a parent or caregiver of a child/youth who is or has been involved in the systems of care. Systems of care refers to involvement with organizations such as DCYF, special education, DDA, or juvenile court.

Location:

11000 Lake City Way N, Seattle, WA

Scheduling:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility needed. This team member will provide mobile services throughout King County and flexible work hours.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in developing and implementing the recovery plan, including identifying life goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
• Identifies services and activities that promote recovery and resilience.
• Supports clients and their families in making their own choices and taking responsibility for their own recovery.
• Assist clients with navigating the behavioral health and criminal justice systems.
• Assists clients in building self-advocacy skills and developing coping skills.
• Assists clients with navigating the mental health and other systems.
• Assists clients in building and maintaining community living skills and accessing community resources.
• Assists clients with finding and retaining employment, education, and volunteer work.
• Assists clients with finding other meaningful activities that promote a sense of purpose, structure, and inclusion in the community.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, recognizing successes, and building hope.
• Assists in reducing the sense of isolation and helplessness that clients and families often feel.
• Work in collaboration with WISe team and other agencies, including community and professional systems of care.

Knowledge, Abilities, and

Skills:

• Follows direction from supervisor and maintains professional boundaries with both clients and team members.
• Uses personal experience to build empathy and rapport.
• Validates and provides information, emotional support, and encouragement.
• Understands dual relationships and role conflicts.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Knows when to seek consultation and supervision within the scope of their training.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Must be a parent or caregiver of a child/youth who is or has been involved in the systems of care. Systems of care refers to involvement with organizations such as DSHS, DCYF, special education, DDA, or juvenile court.
• Must have a parent's perspective and intimate knowledge of the expectations and range of experiences of parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Experience with system advocacy for own family, and willingness to partner with others.
• GED or high school equivalent required or actively pursuing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be a Certified Peer Counselor, having completed the training, passed the exam, and be in possession of the confirmation letter from DSHS/DBHR.
• Must be able to obtain a WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
• Washington State driver's license and an insurable driving record are required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance:
  Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member's cost.
• Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
• Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
• Retirement Plan:
  Sound contributes 3% to team member's plan; team member is 100% vested.
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
• Health Savings Account:
  Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
• EAP:
  Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
• Holidays: 9 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Bereavement Leave: for death in the family
• Parking:
  Free at all Sound sites
• Training:
  Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days…