Peer Support Specialist/Counselor

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•McMinnville, OR

About The Position

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: Provide in-home change services to children, adolescents and families Assess for parental capacities as related to child safety and well-being Help family members overcome barriers and identify strengths Report any potentially dangerous situations or safety plan violations Help parents improve diminished protective capacities Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including substance use and behavioral health through lived experiences Coordinate case activities with Contract Supervisor, DHS/Self-Sufficiency, schools and other community partners Maintain client confidentiality Provide a range of services including parent education, communication skills, home management, budgeting, stress reduction, stabilization of home environment, and other appropriate services Maintain accurate and current client records, including weekly progress notes, treatment goals, monthly progress reports, and initial screening, within the electronic client record (ECR); sign documents to meet contract requirements. Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate Maintain and carry out all scheduled appointments Prepare clear, concise written reports, including goal setting, closing summaries, and other reports as required Create and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with supportive partners in the community Provide intervention that is family-focused, culturally relevant, behavior and goal-directed HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families and practice with cultural competency Must work a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs and be available for crisis consultation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the support of your supervisor and other home based team members Must have proven skills in creativity, problem solving, team building, resource development, mediation, etc. Must be able to collaborate with community providers Must be able to work in a multicultural setting Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS), or completed within 60 days of hire, training is provided. Ability to travel to families’ homes and communities required. A valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle are required. High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a parent/caregiver/adult sibling of a child with behavioral health needs and have experience with children’s service systems (ex. Behavioral Health, Education, Juvenile Justice, Child Protective Services, Developmental Disabilities, etc). Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.

Requirements

Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families and practice with cultural competency
Must work a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs and be available for crisis consultation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the support of your supervisor and other home based team members
Must have proven skills in creativity, problem solving, team building, resource development, mediation, etc.
Must be able to collaborate with community providers
Must be able to work in a multicultural setting
Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality
Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS), or completed within 60 days of hire, training is provided.
Ability to travel to families’ homes and communities required. A valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle are required.
High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a parent/caregiver/adult sibling of a child with behavioral health needs and have experience with children’s service systems (ex. Behavioral Health, Education, Juvenile Justice, Child Protective Services, Developmental Disabilities, etc).

Responsibilities

Provide in-home change services to children, adolescents and families
Assess for parental capacities as related to child safety and well-being
Help family members overcome barriers and identify strengths
Report any potentially dangerous situations or safety plan violations
Help parents improve diminished protective capacities
Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including substance use and behavioral health through lived experiences
Coordinate case activities with Contract Supervisor, DHS/Self-Sufficiency, schools and other community partners
Maintain client confidentiality
Provide a range of services including parent education, communication skills, home management, budgeting, stress reduction, stabilization of home environment, and other appropriate services
Maintain accurate and current client records, including weekly progress notes, treatment goals, monthly progress reports, and initial screening, within the electronic client record (ECR); sign documents to meet contract requirements.
Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate
Maintain and carry out all scheduled appointments
Prepare clear, concise written reports, including goal setting, closing summaries, and other reports as required
Create and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with supportive partners in the community
Provide intervention that is family-focused, culturally relevant, behavior and goal-directed

Benefits

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