Youth Engagement Specialist

1 week ago

Washington, United States Compassh Full time

Career Opportunities with Compass Health

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Youth Support Partner - Children's Intensive Services

Youth Support Partner – Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compass Health

Compass Health is actively seeking a Youth Support Partner to contribute to the Children's Intensive Services program.

The Children's Intensive Outpatient Services program is designed to assist children and their families within their community, utilizing a least restrictive approach through the Wraparound process. This method emphasizes the importance of family voice and choice, identifying strengths, building natural supports, and promoting self-sufficiency. Wraparound teams deliver comprehensive behavioral health services and support to Medicaid-eligible individuals, up to 21 years of age, who have complex behavioral health needs, along with their families. The primary objective of the program is to enable eligible youth to thrive in their homes and communities while minimizing or preventing disruptive out-of-home placements. Assessment, treatment, and support services are delivered in the natural settings of the youth and family, such as home, school, and community, where challenges arise. Families report positive outcomes, including enhanced stability, increased support, community connections, and renewed hope for the future.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide a tailored, innovative, and strength-based approach within the wraparound model. This role focuses on supporting youth and caregivers to ensure children remain in a community-based and least restrictive environment.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, both in the office and within the community. Youth Support Partners engage with clients to foster their active participation in informed decision-making throughout the wraparound process. They ensure that each client's voice is heard and that their unique needs are addressed effectively. Youth Support Partners possess personal experience with behavioral health challenges as youth, enabling them to connect with and inspire hope in the youth they serve.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA or BA Degree in a related field preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Completion of online modules and application for the Certified Peer Counselor credential through the Department of Health prior to start date.
  • In-person/live certification must be completed within 90 days of hire. Current Peer Counselor Certification is preferred.
  • Personal experience in accessing and receiving mental health services is essential.
  • Individuals without a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit an Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and obtain approval from the DOH.
  • Experience as a Peer Counselor is preferred.
  • Experience in medical, mental health, or social services fields is preferred.
  • Some knowledge of child development, behavior management, and parenting techniques, particularly with culturally diverse families.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License, including vehicle and appropriate insurance.

Skills and Competencies

  • Understanding of mental illnesses and chemical dependency, along with effective strategies for addressing their impacts.
  • Familiarity with community resources.
  • Ability to collaborate, provide peer support, and facilitate services for families receiving high-intensity services.
  • Capacity to partner with consumers, mental health professionals, and the community while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Adeptness in consulting with Wraparound facilitators to determine roles in welcome, engagement, and assessment activities when appropriate.
  • Knowledge of in-home and intensive services, with prior experience working with culturally diverse families preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
  • Capacity to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when addressing conflicts or challenges.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong computer proficiency, including keyboarding skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to utilize an electronic medical record for collaborative clinical documentation.

What We Offer

As the largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization in the region, we have been dedicated to serving our clients and communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care extends beyond our clients, as we strive to create a workplace culture that fosters learning, growth, and advancement, while prioritizing employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

(Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees.
  • 16 days of vacation in the first year.
  • 12 sick days, including an additional wellness day.
  • $300 in professional development funds per year.
  • Up to 5 days of paid education leave.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year.
  • Automatic pay raises upon your 1st and 3rd anniversary with Compass.
  • Weekly supervision.
  • And much more.

This totals over 45 paid days off in your first year.

About Compass Health
Compass Health is the largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in the region. We deliver quality, innovative services to children, families, and adults across various outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. With over 110 years of service, we are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a culture that encourages employee growth and satisfaction. We offer competitive compensation and benefits programs. For more information, please visit our website.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Title: Youth Support Partner - Peer Counselor

Program: Children's Intensive Services / WISe

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