Peer Support Specialist

To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups.

Compensation: $19.82 hr.

Minimum Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Related Experience

• One (1) year of experience with mental health or substance abuse services or equivalent lived experience
• One (1) year of experience working with families or youth in a service-oriented field
• Six (6) months computer operations skills, including but not limited to Microsoft office products

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver License and must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Regulations (Personal Auto Insurance & Abstract Required)
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. Must obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain as a condition of employment.
• Food Handlers Permit. Must obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain as a condition of employment.
• Must become a WA state certified Peer Support Counselor within one (1) year from date of hire.
• HIPAA certification upon hire.
• Must abide by the Tulalip Tribes vaccination policy
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Terms of Employment: This is a Contracted position.