Peer Support Specialist, WISe Parent Partner
Company: YMCA of Greater Seattle
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free
from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional
and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will
be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable
and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into
every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a
culturally versatile and respectful manner. Job Summary Provides culturally competent, evidence and strength-based peer
support and parenting skills coaching to parents to decrease crisis
and increase in-home stabilization. Identifies parenting resources
and supports and teaches parents the skills to effectively navigate
resources in order to meet priority needs. Collaborates effectively
with co-workers, supervisors and outside professionals to meet
crisis prevention plan and action plan goals. Helps engage families
in the Wraparound Team process. Supports the parents and acts as a
bridge between the family and system representatives. This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social
services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of
the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability
to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve
5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King
County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability
to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies:
reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life
transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of
crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social
Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health,
foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and
employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement
in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness
systems. Responsibilities Provides immediate and scheduled crisis outreach services to
families in King County, South Snohomish County, and/or North
Pierce County. Flexes schedule to include evenings and weekends to
meet the needs of families. Provides culturally competent, evidence
and strength-based peer support and parenting skills coaching to
parents to decrease crisis and increase in-home stabilization.
Identifies parenting resources and supports and teaches parents the
skills to effectively navigate resources. Collaborates effectively
with co-workers, supervisors and outside professionals to meet
action plan goals. Uses triage, supervision and case consultation
effectively to ensure best services for children and families.
Transports parents/families to appointments, meetings, or other
locations as needed to support the service/treatment plan and
linkage to community resources. Works with families to build their
own "Child & Family Team". Attends wrap around and other team
meetings to support parents and ensure that their voice is heard.
Acts as a role model for effective coping techniques and self-help
strategies. Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and
developments in mental health. Completes required documentation
within program deadlines. Reports all critical incidents and
adheres to YMCA program rules and procedures. Qualifications Personal experience as a parent who has sought and received
assistance from community mental health and/or school systems for
their own child or youth (including foster youth) who experienced
emotional and/or behavioral problems. Trained in and familiar with
recovery model to assist families and youth focus on strengths,
gain client voice and partner with their clinical teams. Experience
serving families of children and youth with emotional or behavioral
problems, developmental delays, substance abuse history or other
challenges. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform
effectively in the position will be considered. Demonstrated ability to engage families in a structured process
to verbalize needs, develop individualized plans, facilitate
recovery, and transition to reliance on natural supports. Knowledge
of community services and resources including: parent support
groups, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile
justice, developmental disabilities, special education programs,
etc. Experience with crisis de-escalation and crisis stabilization
practices. WA State Peer Counselor Certification preferred and
required within one year of employment. Ability to work flexible
hours as needed, including evenings and weekends. Ability to
transport self and youth in a safe and effective manner, and to
meet youth and families at their home or in the community. (Proof
of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required.) Prefer
knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
(language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation,
etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be
helpful. Current State-approved first aid certification,
state-approved CPR certification, BBP (HIV/AIDS) training
certification. TB test by the Mantoux method. Washington State
Agency Affiliated Counseling Credential. Within 30 days of employment. You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you: At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people
with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote
healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe
in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y
membership as a benefit of employment. Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where
we promote a continuous learning environment and career
opportunities. "YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by local, state, or federal law. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are
contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable
jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We
participate in the Federal E-Verify system. If you need assistance of any kind with the application process,
reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org or the HR department at
206.382.5082." Stabilization, Flexes, behavioral problems, child welfare,
juvenile justice, de-escalation, BBP MISSION STATEMENT: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are
encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and
body. OUR VALUES:
Keywords: YMCA of Greater Seattle, Seattle , Peer Support Specialist, WISe Parent Partner, Other , Seattle, Washington
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