Family Support Partner, WISe Team - Longview, WA

Why Work For Us?
Columbia Wellness is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. We are focused on building a better future in mental health and behavioral healthcare. We have established a strong referral base in the community and we are invested in our clinical growth. We offer generous training opportunities, free supervision, and a large spectrum of programs in which you can work. Columbia Wellness is located in-between two major cities, Seattle and Portland. By working with us you get the best of both small town and big city life. You're close to the beach, the mountains, the quiet and the city life. If you're looking for a place to call home and build a career, join our team at Columbia Wellness. If you want to make a difference that matters then we want to hear from you. Together we can do more.

Some of What You'll Do:
This position provides services to families based on the High Fidelity Wraparound model of care. The Family Support Partner (FSP) will meet with families in their homes, agency, and community settings, and will work collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and community members. Must be able to work flexible and on call hours.

What We Require:

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required
• Be willing to use own lived experience as a biological/adoptive/step parent, kin or other "forever" person in the parent role of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges to provide hope and peer support to other families experiencing similar challenges.
• Registration in Washington State as a Peer Support Counselor is required upon hire.
• Able to engage and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a multi-state background check.
• Lived experience as a parent/guardian/caregiver of a child, grandchild, or youth who has been a recipient of intensive behavioral health services.
• Effective use of technology and software including but not limited to: computers, phones, email, EMR, etc.
• Ability to work with difficult cases and vulnerable populations.
• Be helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented.
• Effective time management including but not limited to: planning ahead where possible and be punctual in person and work performed.
• Build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embrace continuous improvement.
• Complete all documentation, reporting, and other paperwork per agency standards.
• Attend all appropriate staff, organizational, and external meetings (as assigned).
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $19.67

This position is a part of a union (OPEIU Local 11)
We are proud to be able to not only offer competitive compensations but also a benefit package that our employees love.

We offer all permanent full time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision paid in full for employees and children beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. Spousal/Significant other coverage at a nominal cost to employee of just $46.95 per month.

• Long term disability and life insurance paid for by the employer
• 5% of gross pay put into a retirement plan by the employer. Immediately vested, no match requirement.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 26 days paid time off per year.
• Revenue Share Opportunities.

Columbia Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website: www.columbiawell.org to learn more about our organization.

Columbia Wellness is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 70 years!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.67 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $47