Certified Peer Support Specialist - Auburn
About The Position
We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is a modern facility in Auburn, WA, providing addiction treatment in a person-centered environment. WCDC aims to restore hope and purpose for individuals battling opioid use through barrier removal, a holistic approach to recovery, and evidence-based treatment. The facility prioritizes patient-centered care, operating as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) that combines FDA-approved medication with behavioral health counseling. Individual service plans are tailored to patients in a supportive, safe setting, offering a personalized recovery pathway, planned patient transportation, and family/social support.
Requirements
- WA State Certified Peer Support Specialist (Trainee) credential (required)
- CPC Certification
- Self-identified as a person in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and/or have a family member who has experienced mental health and/or substance use condition
- Commitment to recovery values including self-determination, peer support, and empowerment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and model professional boundaries
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in clinic, outreach, housing, or group settings
- Familiarity with harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles
- Working as a peer support specialist 1000 hours
Responsibilities
- Build recovery-oriented relationships using mutual respect, trust, and lived experience
- Support members in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and non-judgmental peer support
- Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, education sessions, or engagement activities
- Offer harm-reduction resources, information, and linkage to services
- Document services provided in a timely, accurate, and ethical manner
- Maintain peer role boundaries and uphold the DOH Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Counselors
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and represent the voice of lived experience
- Advocate for the member internally and externally
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus plan
- Annual COLA adjustments (not guaranteed)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
