Job at a glance
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives.
We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind. A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays 2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The WISe Peer Resource and Support Specialist will maintain the integrity of the Wraparound process.
Peer counselors have lived experience in systems that service children, youth and families. A Peer counselor ideally inspires hope and the vision that recovery and resiliency is possible. A peer counselor can be a peer of an individual with mental health challenges, or a peer of a parent or guardian who is raising a child with mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will display a compassionate nature, have the ability to demonstrate and implement creative thought processes, and provide exceptional service.
Communication, confidentiality and professionalism are essential parts of this position. The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and managing your work time effectively within 37.5 hour work weeks is essential. Provide peer support on a one-to-one basis, in peer support groups, in the community such as the peer’s home, meetings, court rooms, hospitals, schools, etc. Help promote a culture that sees youth/family participation as valuable. Be able to complete all required documentation accurately and meet all required deadlines. Collaborate with other members of the WISe team (clinician, care coordinator) to identify how each WISe team member is addressing ongoing youth/family needs identified on cross-system care plan. Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings that address youth and family goals with other professional supports, natural supports, and community partners Provide parent, guardian, and/or youth with resources to community programs. Participate in required weekly individual supervision, case consultation, and staff meetings to explore approaches for engaging with youth and families, process themes of transference/countertransference as they occur, and identify support needed for professional growth in field Demonstrate respect for and build on the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity, of the child/youth and family, and their community. Ensure youth/families are present when decisions abou