Youth Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Everett, Washington, United States Compass Health Full time

YOUTH SUPPORT PARTNER - Full time

LOCATION: Everett, WA

Compass Health is actively seeking a Youth Support Partner to be part of the Children's Intensive Services program in Everett.

The Children's Intensive Outpatient Services aim to assist children and their families within their community, ensuring a supportive and least restrictive environment through the Wraparound approach. This model emphasizes honoring family input and preferences, recognizing strengths, building natural support systems, and promoting self-sufficiency. Wraparound teams deliver comprehensive behavioral health services to Medicaid-eligible individuals, up to 21 years old, who have complex behavioral health needs, along with their families. The primary objective of this 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 provided in the natural settings of the youth and family, where challenges arise (such as at home, school, and in the community). Families have reported positive outcomes, including increased stability, enhanced support, community connections, and renewed hope for the future.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who can collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to deliver a personalized, innovative, and strength-based approach within the Wraparound framework. This role involves 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 in the community. Youth Support Partners engage with clients to facilitate their active participation in making informed decisions that guide the Wraparound process. The Youth Support Partners ensure that each client’s voice is heard and their unique needs are addressed. Youth Support Partners bring their own lived experience of overcoming behavioral health challenges as youth, which enables them to connect with and inspire hope in the program's participants.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA or BA Degree in a related field preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Completion of online modules and application for the Certified Peer Counselor credential through the Department of Health prior to the start date.
  • Must complete in-person/live certification within 90 days of hire; current Peer Counselor Certification preferred.
  • Personal experience with mental health services is essential.
  • Candidates 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.
  • Background in medical, mental health, or social services is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with child development, behavior management, and parenting techniques, particularly in culturally diverse families.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License, along with a vehicle and appropriate insurance.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Understanding of mental illnesses and substance dependency, along with effective coping strategies.
  • Awareness of community resources.
  • Ability to collaborate, provide peer support, and facilitate services for families receiving intensive support.
  • Capacity to partner with clients, mental health professionals, and the community while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Ability to consult with Wraparound facilitators regarding engagement and assessment activities when appropriate.
  • Knowledge of in-home and intensive services, with experience working with culturally diverse families preferred.
  • Competence in working effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
  • Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused attitude when addressing conflicts or challenges.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including keyboarding and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Capability to utilize electronic medical records for collaborative clinical documentation.

Benefits

As the largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization in the region, Compass Health has been dedicated to serving clients and communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care extends to our employees, providing a culture that fosters learning, growth, and advancement, alongside a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time employees.
  • 16 days of vacation in the first year.
  • 12 sick days, including an additional wellness day.
  • 13 paid holidays – 11 traditional holidays plus 2 personal choices.
  • $300 in professional development funds annually.
  • 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 completing your 1st and 3rd anniversaries with Compass.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • 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 substance dependency services across multiple counties in Western Washington. We deliver quality, innovative services to children, families, and adults in various outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. Our dedication to care has spanned over a century, and we take pride in offering our employees a supportive culture that encourages learning, growth, and career advancement, while also prioritizing employee satisfaction and work/life balance. For more information, please visit our website.

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

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