Peer Support Specialist (WISe - School based)
About The Position
Excelsior Wellness Center is more than just a place for treatment; we are a community dedicated to helping individuals and families find their path to wellness. We believe in the potential of every child and family to live safer, stronger, and more fulfilled lives. We are currently seeking a passionate Peer Support Specialist to join our School-Based Wraparound with Intensive Services (SB-WISe) program—a dynamic, school-based model designed to provide personalized support to youth and families. SB-WISe is committed to helping Medicaid-eligible individuals enrolled in PK-12 public schools, along with their families, manage complex emotional and mental health needs within their homes and communities. You’re a Great Fit If You Have: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred. Has completed, or has the ability to complete, specialized training through Washington State HCA in becoming a Certified Youth or Family Specialist. Dual certification preferred. Minimum one year experience working and/or volunteering directly with youth. Ability to successfully pass background check. Must be 21 years or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for employment. New employees with out-of-state licenses must obtain a Washington State Driver’s License within 30 days of employment
Requirements
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
- Has completed, or has the ability to complete, specialized training through Washington State HCA in becoming a Certified Youth or Family Specialist. Dual certification preferred.
- Minimum one year experience working and/or volunteering directly with youth.
- Ability to successfully pass background check.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for employment. New employees with out-of-state licenses must obtain a Washington State Driver’s License within 30 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Dual certification
Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of the treatment team providing outreach, engagement and support of on-going services to enrolled youth and families.
- Utilizes personal experiences of recovery to provide youth or families guidance and support in their own recovery.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure families have access to crisis services 24/7. This may include phone support and in-person response.
Benefits
- retirement with employer match
- employer-paid life insurance
- generous PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- free access to learning platforms
- employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role
- professional development courses
- comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
