Peer Counselor - Youth Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)
Overview
Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is hiring a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) with lived experience to provide strength-based community mental health services. The position is based in Vancouver, WA, near the Vancouver Mall.
What We Offer
Base Pay Rate: $26.19-$27.76
First Responder Pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
Additional Pay: Based on performance
Training and Supervision: Extensive training (e.g., WISe, De-Escalation, etc.), daily supervision and support, as needed
Benefits: 12 paid holidays; 1 personal holiday per year; 12 sick days per year; Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension
Responsibilities
Youth Partners collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. They help a youth voice their own perspective and ensure that other team members understand it, using it 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. They assist in 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 their neighborhoods and communities.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Age 21 or older
Personal (lived) experience as a child/youth who has received community/mental health services within the past ten years
Acceptable driving record per CCS' driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract)
Able to drive to youth and family homes and in the community, have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and provide current auto registration
Pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment
Availability to flex some work 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
Supports and upholds the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
About Vancouver
Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers a quality, affordable cost of living. Enjoy all the area has to offer: explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic. If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth, and their families, we would love to hear from you and have you apply.