Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
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Overview
Are you passionate about using your personal journey and lived experiences to support and guide others Do you have experience navigating mental health or behavioral health services juvenile justice special education or substance use treatment as a youth Seneca Family of Agencies is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist
to join our Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) team in the South King County South Seattle and Tukwila areas. Join Our Caring Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth and Families!
This role includes a $500 signon bonus and paid training to obtain your Certified Peer Counselor credential!
As a Peer Support Specialist you will play a vital role in providing emotional support advocacy and guidance to youth and families engaged in our services. Drawing from your own experiences youll offer oneonone and group support to help individuals and families navigate complex systems strengthen their involvement in their care plans and work towards achieving their goals. Your insights will help build trust empower families and encourage positive outcomes. This is more than a job its an opportunity to make a lasting difference while being part of a caring supportive team. The Peer Support Specialistwill also engage in community outreach and leadership activities sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of understanding and connection.
ABOUT WISe PROGRAM
The Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The programs goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health communitybased and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity Equity and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide and communicate guidance expertise and support for youth families and/or any other natural supports oneonone and in group settings
- Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills to build trust and rapport with youth families and collateral supports
- Work as a collaborative advocate helping youth caregivers and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems
- Use knowledge of community resources school systems or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community
- Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/selfcontrol plans as well as selfcare plans for youth/families
- Participate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagements
- Maintain accurate and highquality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes timesheets expense reports and mileage
- Participate in oncall rotation if applicable per program requirements
- Utilize crisis communication and deescalation techniques as per Senecas EQ4 model training
- This may include intervening with the clients behavioral program through physical management
of the clients if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may
be required
- This may include intervening with the clients behavioral program through physical management
Qualifications
- Lived experience receiving mental or behavioral health treatment; OR lived experience with cross system involvement (Juvenile Justice Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment Special Education Substance Use Disorder Treatment)
- Previous paid or unpaid experience working with youth and families
- At least 18 years of age
- Flexible schedule to meet client and family needs is required
- Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating on call system
- TB test clearance fingerprinting clearance and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Valid drivers license clean driving record and insurability through Seneca Family of Agenciesinsurance policy
- Proof of uptodate COVID19 vaccination
SKILL OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fastpaced environment
- Strong writing and organizational skills
Schedule
- Fulltime.
- Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
- Must maintain a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends as needed
- Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating on call system
- Position will support the South Seattle South King County and Tukwila areas
Benefits
- Starting salary at $22.28 $24.78hourly
- Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- An additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam
- $500.00 Signon Bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency oncall shifts
- Salary increases each year
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical dental visionchiropractic acupuncture coverage and fertility coverage
- 50 paid premiums for dependents
- Longterm disability family leave and life insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employerpaid Employee Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Seneca is aPublic Service Loan Forgivenesscertified employer
- Scholarship opportunities ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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