Family Support Partner San Juan County Children's Intensive Services

Family Support Partner / Peer Counselor – Full Time (40 hours/week)

Location:

Based in Coupeville, WA

Service Area:
Island & San Juan Counties

Program: 600-11750 Children's Intensive Services / WISe

Wage Range: $22.99 - $37.92/hr DOE

Empower Families. Lead With Lived Experience.

Are you a caregiver who has navigated the mental health system for your own child? Do you want to help other families do the same? Compass Health is hiring a Family Support Partner / Peer Counselor to join our Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) team, based in Coupeville, WA and serving Island and San Juan Counties. This is a powerful opportunity to turn your lived experience into hope, connection, and advocacy for families facing similar journeys.

Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) is a team-based approach that supports youth with complex behavioral health needs and their families in the least restrictive, community-based setting possible. The WISe model centers family voice and choice, and emphasizes strengths, natural supports, and integrated care across systems like schools, juvenile justice, and child welfare.

• Serve as a caregiver mentor and peer advocate for families navigating behavioral health challenges
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary Wraparound team to support youth in maintaining stability at home, in school, and in the community
• Help caregivers understand and actively participate in the WISe process
• Support families with navigation, engagement, system coordination, and parenting skills
• Share your own lived experience to build trust, instill hope, and help families build lasting skills and confidence

This position includes in-office, in-home, and community-based support and requires flexibility, evening availability, and the ability to travel to San Juan County at least once per week (ferry pass provided).

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required); AA or BA in related field (preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Lived experience as a caregiver of a child/youth with behavioral health needs (required)
• Completion of Certified Peer Support Specialist prerequisite course and application before start; live certification within 90 days.
• Prior experience in peer counseling or related support services (preferred)
• Experience working in mental health, social services, or medical fields (preferred)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Valid WA State Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and insurance

• Compassionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to family empowerment
• Knowledge of child development, parenting techniques, and behavioral health resources
• Familiar with local systems, services, and community-based supports
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive peer role model

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
• 16 days of paid vacation in your first year
• 12 sick days, including one dedicated wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 standard and 2 floating personal holidays
• $300 in annual professional development funds
• Up to 5 days of paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan match up to 2% after one year
• Mileage reimbursement and ferry passes
• Weekly supervision and team support

With more than 110 years of service, Compass Health is the largest private, non-profit provider of behavioral health services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. We offer care across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings and we are committed to creating inclusive, recovery-focused environments for our clients and our staff.

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If you're ready to use your personal journey to empower others and help families heal, we encourage you to apply today to join our WISe team.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects our community's diversity.

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