WISe Parent Peer Partner

Sound•Tukwila, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SOUND Behavioral Health is hiring a WISe Parent Peer Partner to provide support to families of children and youth involved in systems of care, such as DCYF, special education, DDA, or juvenile court. The role provides resources, referrals, and linkages that support strength building, and attends meetings at families’ request. The Parent Peer Partner also participates in national, state, and local forums, workgroups, and events to connect with other systems and build understanding of best practices. The position provides mobile services throughout King County and requires flexibility in work hours. The team member works in collaboration with the WISe team and other agencies, and supports diverse perspectives and needs across the county’s cultures and communities. The listed work location is 6400 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188. The role requires lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child or youth involved in systems of care, along with a parent’s perspective and intimate knowledge of the experiences and expectations of caregivers of children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders. The position requires Certified Peer Counselor status and a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.

Requirements

Must be a parent or caregiver of a child or youth who is or has been involved in systems of care, such as DSHS, DCYF, special education, DDA, or juvenile court.
Must have a parent’s perspective and intimate knowledge of the expectations and range of experiences of parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.
Experience with system advocacy for one’s own family and willingness to partner with others.
GED or high school equivalent required, or actively pursuing it.
Must be a Certified Peer Counselor, having completed the training, passed the exam, and obtained the confirmation letter from DSHS/DBHR.
Must be able to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
Washington State driver’s license and an insurable driving record required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to work mobile throughout King County and accommodate flexible work hours.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing recovery plans, including identifying life goals and steps to achieve them.
Identify services and activities that promote recovery and resilience.
Support clients and families in making their own choices and taking responsibility for recovery.
Help clients navigate behavioral health, criminal justice, mental health, and other systems.
Help clients build self-advocacy and coping skills.
Help clients build and maintain community living skills and access community resources.
Help clients find and retain employment, education, and volunteer work.
Help clients find meaningful activities that promote purpose, structure, and community inclusion.
Help clients identify strengths, recognize successes, and build hope.
Help reduce the isolation and helplessness experienced by clients and families.
Collaborate with the WISe team and other agencies, including community and professional systems of care.
Provide resources, referrals, and linkages to families and attend meetings as requested.
Attend national, state, and local forums, workgroups, and events to connect with other systems and learn about best practices.
Follow supervisor direction and maintain professional boundaries with clients and team members.
Use personal experience to build empathy and rapport; provide validation, information, emotional support, and encouragement.
Maintain confidentiality, understand dual relationships and role conflicts, and seek consultation or supervision when needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; premiums are 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/domestic partner coverage is available at the team member’s cost.
Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary plus an additional $25,000, paid by Sound.
Long-term disability insurance covering 60% of monthly salary, paid by Sound.
Sound contributes 3% to the team member’s retirement plan; team member is 100% vested.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contributions available.
Health Savings Account contributions of $1,133.33 for individual coverage or $2,266.67 for family coverage for eligible team members, prorated for new hires in their first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent day care costs.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service.
Holidays: 9 days per year.
Sick leave: 12 days per year.
Bereavement leave for death in the family.
Free parking at all Sound sites.
Free in-house professional training, plus $400 annually and 3 paid days for approved off-site training.
Service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service.