Peer Support Specialist -Wise Program - Parent Peer

Frontier Behavioral Health's presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
WRAPAROUND WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES (WISe)
WISe is a team and community-based model that provides individualized services to ensure youth and their families live successfully in their homes and communities. This program provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare services and supports to Medicaid-eligible individuals age 21 or younger and their families.
WISe services will:

• Reduce the impact of mental health symptoms on youth and families, increase resiliency, and promote recovery
• Keep youth safe, at home, and progressing in school
• Help youth avoid delinquency
• Promote youth development and maximize potential to grow into healthy, independent adults.
• Focused and driven by the needs of family and family's support community; and provided in partnership with the client, family, and mental health provider.

The WISe (Wrap Around with Intensive Services) Youth/Parent Peer Support Specialist is specially trained to work as a part of a wrap around team providing services to WISe enrolled youth and families in their home and community within all phases and activities of WISe.
This is a specialized position requiring a willingness to work a flexible 24/7 schedule in rotation with other clinical staff assigned to the WISe Team. The WISe Youth/Parent peer is to provide targeted support services, and to assist in the provision of a system of care that is child-centered with the needs of the child and family determining the types and mix of services provided, to assist in preventing an out-of-home placement. To be effective, the WISe Youth/Parent peer will work with children in their homes and communities and incorporate the entire family in the treatment program, focusing on their strengths as well as the child's age and cultural heritage. The WISe Youth/Parent Peer will need to maintain close communication with other WISe team members, and other clinical and administrative staff in order to assure the highest quality of services is delivered to the youth consumer and his/her family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist clinicians in the development of treatment objectives and interventions for clients seeking mental health services;
• Provide supportive services, drawing on common experiences as a peer, providing on-going support to all WISe team family members by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives, and to be active participants in their child's episode of care.
• Identify services and activities that promote recovery by instilling hope and experiences which lead to meaning and purpose and which decrease stigma in the environments in which they serve.
• Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client or mental health service defines recovery.
• Serve as a client advocate and provide client information and Peer Support in a range of settings.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide Peer Support and case management services to individuals in a manner appropriate to the individual client and WISe team needs.
• Provide appropriate individual and group services for enrolled clients including facilitating recovery groups.
• Ensure each WISe child/family is heard and their individual family needs are being addressed and met.
• WISe Parent Peer will be committed to ensuring that parents have a voice in the youth's care and are active participants in the WISe process.
• WISe Youth Peer will be committed to ensuring that the youth has a voice in their own care and that are active participants in the WISe Process.
• Serve as a peer advocate to help empower families in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to guide and actively participate in their child's treatment.
• Develop and maintain linkages with community resources that benefit clients
• Engage with clients and families prior to discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, participate (as appropriate) in discharge planning and assist families' as they transition into the community and back to their families.
• Assist families in need or in times of crisis with finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.
• Work with youth and families in preparation of graduating from WISe services.
• Work with clients in preparation of graduating from services.
• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
REQUIRED:

• WISe Parent Peer must be a biological/adoptive/step-parent, or kin who has been the primary caregiver of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Certification as a Peer Counselor consistent with WAC 388-865-0107; required within 90 day of employment.
• Must submit for Agency Affiliation within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Peer Counselor consistent with WAC 388-865-0107; required within six months of employment.*

* There is no education requirement to attain certification as a Peer Counselor; however, rate of pay will be based on the Peer Support Specialists' education level as follows:

• Peer - No secondary education degree, Associate degree: or three years of experience as a Certified Peer Counselor; or bachelor's or master's degree in unrelated field in lieu of AA degree, Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field.
• Peer Sr. - Master's degree or higher in behavioral health related field

PREFERRED:

• One-year experience working as a Certified Peer Counselor in Washington State or other state equivalent; or two years' experience working in a community behavioral health setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active driver's license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): Depends on degree level as noted below:*
Peer - No secondary education degree, Associate degree: or three years of experience as a Certified Peer Counselor; or bachelor's or master's degree in unrelated field in lieu of AA degree, Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field. - $22.00-$26.81.
Peer Sr. - Master's degree or higher in behavioral health related field - $23.94 - $29.16
*All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay for this position is as follows:
Peer - $22.00 per hour.
Peer Sr. - $23.94 per hour.
WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
* At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee's contribution to our mission.
* Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.
* At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.
*Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

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Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE.