Peer Support Specialist/Counselor

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. Our case managers serve as trusted guides, working closely with clients to navigate systems of care, address their social determinants of health and health-related social needs, and overcome barriers to achieving stability. This includes support with housing, food, transportation, behavioral health, and more. We assist clients in setting personalized goals and developing action plans, while providing ongoing support through regular check-ins.

Provide peer support on a one-to-one weekly basis, in peer support groups, in the community such as the peer's home, meetings, court rooms, hospitals, or schools for up to 25 youth.

Help promote a culture that sees youth/family participation as valuable and integral to achieving youth-identified goals through demonstrating value of lived experience and respect for the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity, of the child/youth and family, and their community.

Attend monthly child and family team (CFT) planning meetings that address youth and family goals with other professional supports, natural supports, and community partners.

Ensure youth/families are present when decisions about them are made and encourage them to take an active role in their care planning.