Introduction
Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. Overview
Peer Counselor / Family Support Partner – Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team – South | Snohomish County, WA
Wage Range: $21.89 – $36.11/hr DOE
Empower Families. Inspire Recovery. Be the Support You Once Needed.
Compass Health is hiring a Peer Counselor / Family Support Partner to join our Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team (CYFCT – South) in Snohomish County. This role offers the chance to turn your personal or family experience with behavioral health into a source of strength, guidance, and healing for others navigating a crisis.
About the Role
As a Family Support Partner / Peer Counselor, you’ll provide emotional support, mentorship, and connection to families and youth experiencing behavioral health challenges. Working closely with the clinical team and under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will help clients and caregivers develop natural supports, enhance self-advocacy, and build essential life and community skills.
Who You’ll Work With
The CYFCT team is a community-based crisis outreach unit providing mobile, short-term intervention and prevention services for children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Our team operates in schools, shelters, homes, and other community settings—delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to families in moments of need.
What We Offer
We believe supporting our employees is just as important as supporting our clients. Benefits include:
- No-cost medical, dental & vision insurance for full-time staff
- 16 days of paid vacation in your first year
- 12 sick days annually, plus a wellness day
- 13 paid holidays – including 2 floating personal days
- Professional development funds and paid education leave
- 403(b) retirement match up to 2% after one year
- A team culture that supports inclusion, recovery, and resilience
Note: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Responsibilities
- Offer peer-based support and encouragement to youth and families facing mental health or substance use crises.
- Act as a mentor and advocate, modeling hope, empowerment, and recovery.
- Assist clients in developing and accessing natural supports, peer support groups, and essential resources.
- Provide compassionate support to family members, friends, and other caregivers.
- Collaborate with team members to monitor progress, inform treatment goals, and ensure the client’s voice is central to care decisions.
- Participate in team meetings, documentation, and training activities.
Requirements
- Peer Counselor Certification in Washington (preferred)
- Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery (required)
OR
Experience as a caregiver to a child with special needs who has received community services (required) - Experience working as a peer counselor or in a related support role (preferred)
- Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status through WA State DOH upon hire (if not already credentialed)
- Valid WA State Driver’s License, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable)
- Empathy, reliability, and strong communication skills
