Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) (Internal title: Certified Peer Counselor)
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
- Tukwila, WA
- $25.18-27.07 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
WE ARE GROWING!PEER COUNSELOR (YOUTH PARTNER)OPENINGS SERVING YOUTH & FAMILIES IN:
Burien, WA (Serving South Seattle Latino/Latinx Communities)Tukwila, WA (Serving South King County Communities)OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITERELOCATION ASSISTANCE!This position may be based in our Burien office which is a shared site with the Latino Civic Alliance building; or at the Tukwila site serving South King County. Burien site serves many families who are Spanish-speaking only. You would be an integral part of this team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies for engaging families.WHO WE ARE:We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense behavioral health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. The office locations are in South King County (Tukwila and Burien), Washington offering comprehensive, intensive, Wrap-around behavioral health services to the Latino/Latinx community. Family Behavioral Health employs almost 600 energetic and compassionate employees from our offices across Washington and in Portland, OR.WHAT WE VALUE:
Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!WHAT WE OFFER:
- Starting Pay Range: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour
- Coverage after hours: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
- Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.
- Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance
- Daily and Weekly supervision with your Clinical Supervisor
- 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
- 3 weeks’ vacation per year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
- Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Age 21 or older.
- Personal (lived) experience as a child who has received community / mental health services within the past ten years
- Burien staff serving the Youth and Families we are seeking bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English.
- 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.
- Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.
- Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
- Must be able to driver to youth and family homes and in the community, have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration per CCS policy.
- Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract).
- Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
- Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
- Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Burien's residents see a 100-year old community with a rich heritage, as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere.
- Burien is a vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.
- Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Tukwila is dynamic and unique. It is recognized as one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. While the City has fewer than 20,000 residents, the daytime population includes more than 47,000 who work in Tukwila plus over 150,000 who visit the city on a daily basis.
- Tukwila, nestled in the hills surrounding major commerce corridors are quiet residential neighbors. Residents of the City enjoy small-town warmth, involvement and caring, while having the benefits of high-quality services and goods associated with larger cities.
- Perhaps, you are a runner, walker, or biker – Tukwila offers many trails, along rivers and parks, while enjoying a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier. Shop ‘til you drop at the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest.