Certified Peer Support Specialist - North Seattle

We Care Daily Clinics • Seattle, WA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC), North Seattle, is a new clinic modeled on their Auburn location. WCDC aims to renew hope and purpose for individuals battling opioid use by removing barriers, providing a holistic approach to recovery, and utilizing evidence-based treatment to restore healthy living. Their top priority is to provide the highest levels of patient-centered care. WCDC is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) facility using FDA-approved medication paired with behavioral health counseling. Individual service plans are built around patients in a supportive, safe environment to create a personalized pathway to recovery. In addition to recovery, they also offer planned patient transportation and family and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed