Certified Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient Services

Fawcett - Tacoma, WA 98402

Salary Range: $21.01 - $28.66 Hourly. Position Type:
Full Time. Job Shift: Day. Education Level: Peer Certification. Travel Percentage:
Travel within the community. Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services.

A peer provides interventions through the use of shared experiences to assist clients in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the client's recovery. Interventions may include activities that assist clients in accessing or engaging in treatment and in symptom management; promote social connection, recovery, and self-advocacy; provide guidance in the development of natural community supports and basic daily living skills;

and support clients in engagement, motivation, and maintenance related to achieving and maintaining health and wellness goals. Ability to transport clients as needed based on program needs.

Share in the rotation of the off-hours crisis phone to support clients (compensation provided).

• Assist clients in skill building to promote recovery, self-direction, self-advocacy
• Facilitate wellness management and recovery strategies (e.g., IMR, WRAP)
• Promote and model recovery principles and values within and as a member of multidisciplinary client support team
• Provide information and support about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery
• Educate clients about daily living skills, self-advocacy skills, healthcare and other systems navigation
• Connect clients to community resources and natural supports
• Identify strengths and assets, and setting goals, led by the person receiving the Peer’s support
• Promote hope through sharing of lived experience
• Role model ongoing recovery and wellness management
• Attend/facilitate treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions as assigned.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained by following all CLR policies and seeking regular consultation.
• Actively participate in Peer supervision and training for continued professional growth.

• WA State credential or ability to become credentialed
• Proficiency in common Microsoft applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
• Active/current credential as a Certified Peer Specialist per WA DOH (Starting July 1, 2025)
• If driving is required for role, must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and working vehicle.

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