Peer Counselor Youth Partner - Oak View

Peer Counselor Youth Partner•Oak View Family Behavioral Health•

Vancouver, WA Posted:

4/7/2026•

Expires:

7/6/2026

Job ID:

261997636 Job Description

WE ARE EXPANDING IN VANCOUVER/PORTLAND METRO AREA!

(Site Office Located Near Vancouver Mall)

SEEKING A PEER COUNSELOR

(YOUTH PARTNER)

WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE AS A YOUTH TO PROVIDE STRENGTH-BASED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEATLH SERVICES!

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) who wants to join our team of innovators who continually "push the envelope" and challenges traditional thinking in Behavioral Health.

WHO WE ARE

We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented mental health care for children, youth and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope with promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Western Washington including Vancouver/Portland Metro area, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ nearly 600 caring and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE

Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER

Starting Pay Range:

 $25.18•$27.07 per hour Additional Pay for: First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month) Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance

Training and Supervision:

Extensive training (i.e. WISe, De-Escalation, etc.) Daily supervision and support, as needed

BENEFITS

12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year! 3 weeks' vacation per year 12 sick-days per year Medical Dental Vision Insurance Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)

Retirement Plans:

403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

WHAT WE VALUE

We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change when appropriate, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values. Peer Counselors (Youth Partners) are individuals with personal history as a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support with families. Successful applicants must have first person experience as a youth who received system services and prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others. Responsibilities Youth Partners collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. Working as a member of a team, the Youth Partner helps a youth voice their own perspective and assure that other team members are able to understand their perspective and use that perspective in treatment planning. This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. Position will be based out of FBH Vancouver•Oakview office. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes. A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE

High school diploma or equivalent. Age 21 or older. Personal (lived) experience as a child who has received community / mental health services within the past ten years Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position. Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Must be able to driver to youth and family homes and in the community, have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration per CCS policy. Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS' driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

ABOUT VANCOUVER

Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers quality, affordable cost of living. Enjoy all the area has to offer: Explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic. Perhaps, you are a hardcore mountain biker looking to get some fresh air in lush forests, a fisherman who enjoys landing the perfect salmon, a birdwatcher looking for a red-tailed hawk, or seeking to snowshoe at Mt. Helens•Vancouver USA is the place for you! If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family, we would love to hear from you! If you are not on our careers page: please click on the following link to view our opportunities and apply: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&hashed•435738801 . For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Equity for All. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. Job Summary Company Details Company Family Behavioral Health Industry Other Individual and Family Services Job Information Location Vancouver, WA Website https://ccsww.org/careers/ Job Type Full Time Employee Experience Less than 1 Year Education Level High School or equivalent Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $25.18•$27.07 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Testing Required Background checks Reference checks Motor vehicle record check Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No