Youth Support Partner - Everett Children's Intensive Services Blue team

Youth Support Partner - Full Time
Everett, WA
www.compasshealth.org
Use Your Lived Experience to Empower Youth
Compass Health is seeking a Youth Support Partner to join our Children's Intensive Services (WISe) team in Everett.

In this role, your lived experience as a young person navigating behavioral health challenges becomes a powerful tool for mentoring others through their journey.

WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) provides in-home and community-based behavioral health support to Medicaid-eligible youth (up to age 21) and their families.

This model centers the family's voice and choice while building natural supports to promote long-term stability and resilience.

Learn more about WISe: Watch the video
What You'll Do


* Use your own behavioral health recovery experience to build hope and connection with youth clients.


* Support youth in engaging in treatment and making informed decisions in the Wraparound process.


* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain community-based, least-restrictive placements.


* Provide mentorship and peer advocacy across home, school, and community environments.


* Work flexible hours including evenings.

What You Bring


* High School Diploma or equivalent (AA/BA in a related field preferred)


* Must be 21 years of age or older


* Personal experience living with a behavioral health condition as a youth


* Completion of Certified Peer Support Specialist prerequisite course and application before start; live certification within 90 days.


* Valid WA Driver's License, insured vehicle


* If not licensed, must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor designation upon hire

Preferred Experience


* Current Peer Counselor certification


* Experience in mental health, healthcare, or social services settings


* Familiarity with child development and culturally diverse family systems


* Knowledge of community resources and recovery principles


* Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

What We Offer


* Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees


* 16 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (11 set 2 floating)


* $500/year in professional development funds up to 5 paid education days


* 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after 1 year


* Mileage reimbursement


* Weekly supervision and peer support

That's over 45 paid days off in your first year!
About Compass Health
For over 110 years, Compass Health has been the leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use services across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

We offer care in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings with a focus on recovery, equity, and community connection.

We're committed to:


* Trauma-informed and peer-informed care


* Inclusive and equitable hiring practices


* Growth and learning for every employee

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