Peer Counselor - Youth Partner; FBH Certified Peer Counselor

HIRING A PEER COUNSELOR (YOUTH PARTNER)

TACOMA, WA (SERVING PIERCE COUNTY AREA)

• Excellent starting pay range of: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour
• First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance
• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 x annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and Employer Contribution Pension

• Extensive training (e.g., WISe, De-Escalation, etc.)
• Daily supervision and support, as needed

CPC (Youth Partners) collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. Working as a member of a team, the Youth Partner helps a youth voice their own perspective and assure that other team members are able to understand their perspective and use that perspective in treatment planning. This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed.

Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities.

This position will be based out of the FBH Northend, Tacoma, WA site. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Personal (lived) experience as a youth who has received community/mental health services within the past ten years.
• Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract) with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.