Are you passionate about using your personal journey and lived experiences to support and guide others? Do you have experience navigating mental health or behavioral health services, juvenile justice, special education, or substance use treatment as a youth? Seneca Family of Agencies is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Youth Partner to join our Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) team in the South King County, South Seattle, and Tukwila areas. Join Our Caring Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth and Families!
This role includes a $500 sign-on bonus and paid training to obtain your Certified Peer Counselor credential!
As a Support Youth Partner, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, advocacy, and guidance to youth and families engaged in our services. Drawing from your own experiences, you’ll offer one-on-one and group support to help individuals and families navigate complex systems, strengthen their involvement in their care plans, and work towards achieving their goals. Your insights will help build trust, empower families, and encourage positive outcomes. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference while being part of a caring, supportive team. The Support Youth Partner will also engage in community outreach and leadership activities, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of understanding and connection.
ABOUT WISe PROGRAM
The Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settingsDemonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supportsWork as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systemsUse knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the communityProvide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/familiesParticipate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagementsMaintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileageParticipate in on-call rotation, if applicable per program requirementsUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model trainingThis may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management
of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may
be required Qualifications
REQUIRED
Lived experience receiving mental or behavioral health treatment; OR lived experience with cross system involvement (Juvenile Justice, Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment, Special Education, Substance Use Disorder Treatment) required Previous paid or unpaid experience working with youth and familiesAt least 18 years of ageFlexible schedule to meet client and family needs is requiredTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’insurance policyProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationSKILL OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environmentStrong writing and organizational skills Schedule Full-time.Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm Must maintain a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and weekends as needed Position will support the South Seattle, South King County and Tukwila areas Benefits Starting salary at $22.28 - $24.78 hourlyActual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAn additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam$500.00 Sign-on BonusMileage reimbursementStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shiftsSalary increases each yearComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage, and fertility coverage50% paid premiums for dependentsLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance Plan5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysRelocation assistance may be availableSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesKey Words: nonprofit, mental health, mental health agency, behavioral health, healthcare, counselor, youth advocate, family advocate, children advocate, peer counselor, certified peer counselor, adolescent, advocate.
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