Peer Support Specialist/Counselor (Multilingual)/Parent Education Instructor

Parenting Education Group Facilitator

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:

• Prepare and facilitate parenting education groups using approved curriculum and promote active family engagement.
• Assess for parental capacities as related to child safety and well-being, and unmet basic needs child safety and well-being
• Help family members overcome barriers and identify strengths
• Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate
• Coordinate logistics for parent education sessions, including registration, materials, food/snacks, and communication with families.
• Provide in-home peer-based support, encouragement, and advocacy to families experiencing challenges, modeling trust and mutual respect.
• Offer supportive services and guidance to parents and caregivers in areas such as communication, home management, stress reduction, budgeting, and parenting strategies.
• Conduct outreach and build connections with families, ensuring services are culturally responsive and accessible.
• Collaborate with DHS, schools, behavioral health providers, and other community partners to coordinate services and support family goals.
• Oversee and support childcare providers during group sessions, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Must work a flexible schedule to meet families' needs.

How You Will Be A Great Fit:

• The ability to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong group facilitation, peer support, and communication skills.
• Open to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.) parents/caregivers and children who have a variety of stresses/challenges
• Ability to work with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging, and patient manner
• Ability to work effectively with data and computers systems
• A valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle are required.
• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with youth and families and facilitating parenting education groups or adult education workshops is required.
• Must have lived experience as the primary caregiver to a child with mental health or behavioral health needs.
• Experience working with court-mandated populations is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with youth and families and facilitating parenting education groups or adult education workshops is required.
• Must have lived experience as the primary caregiver to a child with mental health or behavioral health needs.
• Experience working with court-mandated populations is preferred.
• Current certification as an Oregon Traditional Health Worker Peer Support Specialist, or completed within 60 days of hire, training is provided. Current adult and pediatric CPR & First Aid and Oregon Food Handler's Card or completed within 60 days of hire, training is provided.

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.