Peer Support Specialist (WISe - School based)

About the job

Excelsior Wellness in Spokane is hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist for its School-Based Wraparound with Intensive Services (SB-WISe) program. The program works with Medicaid-eligible students in PK-12 public schools and their families to manage complex emotional and mental health needs at home and in the community.

Excelsior Wellness Center provides treatment and support aimed at holistic mental health for children, youth and families.

What you'll do

• Work as part of the treatment team on outreach, engagement and ongoing support for enrolled youth and families
• Draw on your own experience of recovery to guide and support youth or families in theirs
• Take part in the on-call rotation so families can reach crisis services around the clock, by phone or in person

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed, or able to complete, the Washington State HCA training to become a Certified Youth or Family Specialist
• At least one year of paid or volunteer work directly with youth
• Pass a background check
• Be 21 years or older
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record; new hires with an out-of-state license must get a Washington State Driver's License within 30 days

Preferred

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Certification as both a youth and a family specialist

Schedule

• Full-time
• Includes an on-call rotation

Benefits

• Medical (Providence and Cigna), dental (Lincoln) and vision (VSP) insurance
• A retirement plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Free access to learning platforms and professional development courses
• Employer-paid licensing fees that apply to the role