FBH Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) - Catholic Community Services

Overview WE ARE GROWING! JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PEER COUNSELOR (PARENT PARTNER) & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH & FAMILIES! OLYMPIA AREA Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies. WHO WE ARE: We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided 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 mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 600 energetic and compassionate employees. WHAT WE VALUE: Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff! WHAT WE OFFER: + Starting Pay Range: $23.63-$25.39 Additional Pay for: + Availability pay for coverage after hours: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month) + Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance Training and Supervision: + Extensive training (i.e. WISe, De-Escalation, etc.) + Daily supervision and support, as needed BENEFITS: + 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 times annual salary) + Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change when appropriate, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values. Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) are individuals with personal history as a parent of a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support with families. Successful applicants must have first person experience as a parent of a youth who received system services and prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Peer Counselors (Parent 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 Peer Counselor (Parent Partner) helps a parent 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 FBH Olympia/Shelton/Yelm office, designated site(s) will be communicated by FBH Olympia leadership team. 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. A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. Qualifications WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: + 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 our 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 the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. + 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. ABOUT OLYMPIA: With economic engine anchored by state government, Olympia enjoys the benefits of a stable workforce, engaged and educated community, with well-supported top-notch schools and higher education. Enjoy all the area has to offer: + Olympia, "handcrafted" is a way of life. People are intentional and passionate for their craft. Local makers create one-of-a-kind experiences for visitors to enjoy form artisan cheese and fresh apple cider to handmade saps and intricate illustrations. And must not forget, the talented chefs as well as skilled roasters of fair-trade coffee, brewers of handcrafted ales and a maker's of very fine wines. + From the local waters of the Puget Sound, to the many hidden inlets, rivers and lakes, the Olympia region is a waterfront paradise. Boardwalks are boundless in Olympia and can make you feel (almost) like walking on water. Olympia has over 40 parks available for your recreation enjoyment. + The City of Yelm, is a vibrant and dynamic city, situated in south Thurston County - with picturesque views of Mount Rainier from almost any location around the city. Yelm represents a very special place in Washington State with a fascinating mix of small-town pride and history. The Yelm area stands out among the most livable cities in Thurston County attributed to the highly attractive landscape, proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and affordability. If interested in this opportunity, upload your resume at: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/intro. For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org . Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. Job LocationsUS-WA-Olympia Posted Date4 hours ago(4/29/2024 5:06 PM) Job ID 2023-7446 # of Openings 6 Category Behavioral Health Min USD $23.62/Hr.