Job detail
WISe Youth Partner
Akin (formerly Childhaven)
#Behavioral Health#Mental Health#Trauma-Informed Care#Certified Peer Specialist#Child Welfare#Special Education#Juvenile Justice#Crisis On-Call#Child and Family Team#WISe#Cross-System Care Plan#Wraparound Process
Full TimeHybrid0-2 yrs$24 - $28 / HOURPosted 1 day ago
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Salary
$24 - $28 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The wise youth partner uses lived experience to advocate for youth, ensuring their voice and choice are reflected in care plans. They provide coaching, skill-Building, and system navigation support to help youth manage mental health, education, and justice systems.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have lived experience navigating trauma or behavioral health challenges and obtain a state of washington peer counselor certification within 6 months. A valid driver's license and cpr/First aid certification are also required.
professional certificateRelationship BuildingInterpersonal CommunicationCrisis InterventionMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookCase DocumentationPeer SupportSystem NavigationDe-escalation StrategiesSelf-Advocacy Coaching
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Retirement Benefits