Peer Support -Housing

Job Description

Pier 360 was founded in 1995 as a mental health support and advocacy nonprofit organization led by individuals with lived experience. In the 2000's it expanded to include mental health and/or substance use recovery, and all employees of the organization self-identify as being in recovery.

Pier 360 (formerly CVAB) is a peer-run organization encouraging self-determination and self-sufficiency for people in mental health and substance use recovery. The heart of our agency is peer-to-peer support, as we are people in recovery who want to support others on their life's journey. Pier 360 is driven by our Core Focus and Core Values.

The Opportunity

Pier 360 is seeking a WA Certified Peer Counselor to provide supportive housing and other peer support services to individuals in mental health and substance use recovery. We offer you a great opportunity to give back to your community. All Pier 360 programs employ people living in mental health and/or substance use recovery. In the Peer Support-Housing role, you will support peers in need of obtaining and maintaining stable housing. The Peer Support- Housing staff performs a wide range of tasks to support people living their own lives and directing their own recovery, healing, and wellness.

The Responsibilities

Provide quality peer support services in alignment with Pier 360/CVAB Core Values and Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services (SAMHSA). Please refer to the complete position description for more details (available online).

The Qualifications

We are looking for people who are positive, self-motivated individuals, who have demonstrated the ability to work independently and well with others, are in mental health or substance use recovery, and are good at being with others seeking something better or different in life. This position requires that you be a Certified Peer Counselor in the state of Washington and that you can obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential through the Washington Department of Health.

The Benefits

$20.00-24.00 per hour depending on experience and other considerations related to the position. Pier 360 provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

3 weeks of paid vacation (with incremental increases based on years of employment), 10 paid holidays, and 12 sick days per year.

Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by

401k with employer

Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Full-time