Peer Counselor - Parent Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor) Shelton, WA

About the role

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is seeking a Parent Partner to join our innovative team. Our clinical teams provide individualized, creative, and flexible services in homes and communities, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and provide support to youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services.
• Help a parent voice their perspective and ensure other team members understand it for treatment planning.
• Achieve incredible outcomes with children, youth, and families by partnering with them and their natural and community services and supports.
• Maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with scheduling flexibility to meet youth and families' needs.
• Provide services in community-based settings and family homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Personal (lived) experience as a parent of a child who has been or is receiving community / mental health services within the past ten years.
• Ability to drive to family homes within the community with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to visually assess safety within family homes and in the community.
• Availability to flex some work hours.
• Demonstrate necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays;
• 12 sick-days per year;
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance;
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary);
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension;
• Extensive training provided (i.e. WISe, De-escalation, etc.);
• Daily supervision and support, as needed.

Pay

Starting Pay Range: $26.19 - $27.76 per hour

Schedule

Scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served.