YOUTH PARTNER
About The Position
As part of the WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) team, the Youth Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the WISe program. The Youth Partner encourages clients to assert control over their lives and recovery process by promoting self-advocacy, positive socialization, community living skills, and reliance on natural supports. The Youth Partner also serves as a bridge between the family and treatment team to ensure that each other’s information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one’s own experiences to help others and Peer Counselor certification in Washington State. The schedule for this role will be primarily Monday-Friday day shift, but may occasionally require work outside of standard business hours to meet the needs of the client families served. Although based in our Ellensburg office, the Youth Partner may also meet with clients and their families in the community so regular local travel throughout the workday is expected.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery
- Eligible for youth & family Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority
- Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption prior to starting work
Responsibilities
- learning about the family’s story, strengths, concerns, and culture in order to effectively serve as a consultant and advocate for the family
- providing information about Comprehensive, WISe process & procedures, and the Youth Partner role to assist clients to successfully engage with treatment
- sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
- participating in team meetings to ensure client access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process
- providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and consistent hope & encouragement to families
- assisting the Care Coordinator in development of a self-directed recovery and action plan using wraparound principles
- completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
Benefits
- Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
- Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
- Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
- Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
