Peer Support Specialist, WISe Youth Peer

Job Description

Job Description

Description: We're Growing!   Join Three Rivers Therapy in Vancouver

We’re excited to bring Three Rivers Therapy to Vancouver, Washington, and we’re building a team that shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. Three Rivers Therapy is a mission-driven behavioral health organization with more than 10 years of experience serving Washington communities. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and transform lives through exceptional behavioral health care. We’re committed to setting a higher standard for innovation, quality, and impact in behavioral health. 

Our culture is grounded in four core values. We value people who are  engaged,  come to work with a  growth mindset , maintain High Standards  for themselves and their colleagues, and like to have  Fun . We believe great care starts with a great team, and we strive to create an environment where people are supported, challenged to grow, and empowered to do meaningful work. As we open our doors in Vancouver, this is an opportunity to help shape something new, grow with an expanding organization, and make a meaningful impact in the community. 

About the Role  

As a Youth Peer in the WISe Program, you’ll be an essential part of our care team, providing support across office, community, and crisis stabilization settings. Guided by your own lived experience, you’ll provide mentorship, encouragement, and practical support to individuals and families navigating behavioral health challenges. By building trust and connection, you’ll help foster hope, resilience, and engagement while connecting clients with clinical care, community resources, and opportunities for recovery and well-being. 

 

What You'll Do  

• Program Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify program needs, goals, and objectives, and develop engaging educational materials, resources, and curriculum for peer-focused programming. 
• Peer Support Services: Provide peer support services across Three Rivers Therapy programs, locations, and shifts. Support daily program operations, including set-up, food and coffee preparation, and clean-up. Represent Three Rivers Therapy and its programs professionally when interacting with clients, community partners, agencies, and visitors. 
• Education & Facilitation: Lead educational sessions, workshops, and presentations using engaging and interactive approaches. Adapt curriculum and content to meet the needs of participants and ensure information is relevant and accessible. 
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, community members, organizations, and service providers. Partner with community leaders and organizations to strengthen connections and expand opportunities for the people we serve. 
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely client records, progress notes, case files, and program documentation. Track program activities and participant progress and provide updates and reports to the manager as needed. 
• Advocacy & Empowerment: Advocate for clients’ needs and rights and help connect them with community resources, activities, and support networks that promote social connection, independence, and a sense of belonging. 
• Crisis Support: Provide support, guidance, and appropriate intervention to clients experiencing difficult or crisis situations, following established protocols. 
• Transportation & Community-Based Services: Transport clients to appointments and community resources as needed. Provide services in a variety of community settings and travel throughout the service area to meet clients where they are. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits  

• 14 Paid Holidays: 12 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year 
• Generous PTO: Earn up to 2 weeks of paid time off during your first year, based on hours worked 
• Paid Sick Leave: Earn up to 6.5 days of paid sick leave, based on hours worked 
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in a retirement plan featuring a competitive employer match 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options 
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance: Valuable life insurance coverage provided at no cost to you. Contribution up to 3% of your salary. 
• Invest in Your Growth: Up to $750 annual professional development funding for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement 

Work Environment  

This position works across a variety of settings, including clients’ homes, the office, and while traveling between client locations. The office environment includes moderate noise, standard lighting, and occasional interruptions. Home visits may involve exposure to pets, residual smoke, or other household conditions, and smoking is prohibited during client visits. The role requires frequent travel for client visits and may also include travel for annual professional development. 

Physical Demands  

This position requires regular standing, sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands for computer and phone operations. The role requires sufficient visual acuity for computer and screen-based work. During home visits, the employee may need to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel and may occasionally need to lift or assist children when necessary. Frequent sitting may also be required while traveling between client locations. 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations  

Three Rivers Therapy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.

Requirements:

What You'll Bring  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job. 

Level I  

• Experience working with children and families. 
• Personal lived experience as a youth who has received community or mental health services within the past 10 years. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Working knowledge of community resources. 
• Ability to represent the agency professionally within the community and develop collaborative relationships with community partners. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office technology. 

Level II  

Level II candidates must meet all Level I qualifications , in addition to the following: 

• At least 2 years of experience as a Certified Peer Support Specialist. 
• Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations and/or lived experience that enhances service delivery through diverse health perspectives, cultural backgrounds, or family approaches. 
• Experience working with individuals and families impacted by homelessness, substance use or addiction, mental health challenges, and/or poverty preferred. 

Certificates/Licenses:

• Possess valid WA State driver’s license and clean driving abstract. 
• Successfully pass background check applicable to position. 
• Eligible for Agency-Affiliated Counselor registration required. 
• Active CPSS certification or eligibility through the CPC + AAC pathway required. Candidates must meet CPSS requirements by July 2027. 
• Level II:  WRAP level 2 Facilitator certification. 

Level I starting pay is $22.00 per hour.

Level II starting pay is $26.30 per hour.

 

Ready to Make an Impact?  

If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want to help shape our growing Vancouver team, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply today to join Three Rivers Therapy!