Family Certified Peer Specialist - CCST School Programs
About The Position
Family Peer Support Specialist Collaborative Clinical Support Team Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach) This position follows a 92% compensation structure to align with the academic calendar year and scheduled working hours. At Kitsap Mental Health Services, we believe families are strongest when they have support, understanding, and someone who can walk alongside them through challenges. This role provides school-based and community-based peer support to parents, caregivers, children, and youth who are navigating behavioral health needs. Drawing from lived experience, the Family Peer Support Specialist helps families build skills, increase resilience, strengthen advocacy, and access the resources they need to achieve stability and success.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience.
- Must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
- Completion of the Washington State Mental Health Division’s Peer Counselor Training and the subsequent certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, or behavioral health field.
- Relevant experience working with individuals with mental health and behavioral health challenges, including those with severe and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support, encouragement, and mentorship to youth and their parents or caregivers.
- Share lived experience to promote hope, resilience, recovery, and family empowerment.
- Support families in developing behavior management strategies, coping skills, and wellness goals.
- Partner with clinical teams to help youth and families identify strengths and create meaningful goals.
- Assist families in navigating behavioral health, educational, healthcare, child welfare, and other community systems.
- Attend meetings with families as needed, including IEP meetings, court proceedings, FTDM meetings, and other service-related appointments.
- Help parents and caregivers strengthen self-advocacy skills and ensure their voices are heard in service planning.
- Connect families with community resources and support services.
- Build trusting relationships with youth and families through active listening, coaching, and ongoing support.
- Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, required trainings, and professional development activities.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 8 weeks of vacation in the summer, plus scheduled school-year breaks (2 weeks in winter and 1 week in spring), and 80 hours of sick leave annually.
- Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
