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: The Youth Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support, advocacy, and mentorship to youth and families involved in the WISe program, drawing on lived experience to promote engagement, hope, and recovery within a behavioral health setting. This role supports youth in navigating mental health challenges, accessing resources, and addressing barriers that impact their well-being and personal goals. Services are delivered in community-based settings and may include individual support, skills development, outreach, education, and connection to peer-focused activities. Providing peer-based support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth and families involved in the WISe program, drawing on lived experience to promote hope, engagement, and positive behavioral health outcomes.
Support youth and families in identifying strengths, dreams, goals, and resources that encourage self-direction, choice, and personal growth within a behavioral health setting. Promote youth and family leadership, voice, and self-advocacy by supporting meaningful participation in care planning, decision-making, and Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings. Share lived experience appropriately and intentionally to model resilience, coping, and personal responsibility, while maintaining professional boundaries and role clarity.
Participate as an active member of the care team under the supervision of behavioral health professionals, including collaboration with clinicians, Behavioral Health Interventionists, care coordinators, and community partners to support coordinated, youth-centered services. Assist youth and families in navigating behavioral health and related service systems, including supporting engagement and bridging during transitions in care.
Manage an active caseload of up to 25 youth, providing peer support while meeting productivity and documentation expectations for the role. This incudes timely and accurate completion of required progress notes, CFT documentation, and other required records with established timelines, in accordance with LCSNW policies, WISe program requirements, and Medicaid standards. HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: You must self-identify as a person with lived experience with mental health or substance use services with at least one year o