Family Peer Specialist

Community Youth Services • Olympia, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Youth Services is seeking a Family Peer Specialist to join the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) team. This role is vital in providing home and community-based services to individuals aged 15-24 in Thurston and Mason counties. Candidates should have completed the HCA-Approved Certified Peer Support Specialist Training. As a Family Peer Specialist, you’ll serve as a key member of a treatment team, using your training as a Certified Peer Counselor to connect with caregivers. You’ll meet families at a variety of settings, including homes, schools, and the community. You have an important role in helping families support youth in navigating their mental health journey. This position will be split between Mason and Thurston counties and provide both in-person and telehealth services.

Requirements

• Be a person with lived experience as a caregiver (biological, adoptive, step, kin, or "forever" person) of a youth with emotional or behavioral health challenges
• Must have completed the HCA-approved Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
• Must qualify for and maintain Certified Peer Specialist credential and Agency Affiliated Counselor credential
• Associate degree and 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth or families
• Experience supporting youth in community or home-based settings

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to caregivers based on the participant's care plan
• Use Certified Peer Counseling training to foster trust, normalize challenges, and inspire hope
• Help families engage meaningfully in care planning and team meetings
• Share resources and connect caregivers to community supports and services
• Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, and youth peer specialists in Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
• Document services using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and contribute to data-driven care
• Offer flexible scheduling to meet families’ needs
• Promote cultural humility, emotional safety, and non-judgmental support across all interactions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, HSA contributions, dental, vision, life insurance, and more paid by the agency.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11+ paid holidays, and 4 personal holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree