Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – Early Engagement
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports to: Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Supervisor
Rate of pay: $31.00
Position Summary:
Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) are individuals with lived experience in behavioral health recovery who are certified by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to provide peer support services. CPSSs use their lived experience to support others in finding their own path to wellness and recovery. They provide non-clinical, person-centered support in alignment with DOH guidelines, emphasizing mutuality, empowerment, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Duties & Responsibilities (per DOH guidance):
- Build recovery-oriented relationships using mutual respect, trust, and lived experience
- Support members in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and non-judgmental peer support
- Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, education sessions, or engagement activities
- Offer harm-reduction resources, information, and linkage to services
- Document services provided in a timely, accurate, and ethical manner
- Maintain peer role boundaries and uphold the DOH Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Counselors
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and represent the voice of lived experience
- Advocate for the member internally and externally
CPSS – Early Engagement
- Provide person-centered care to newly enrolled members, typically within the first 30 days
- Connect members with all necessary initial appointments to include dose evaluations, ASAMs, Orientations, Groups, and other opportunities for early engagement, to ensure program retention
- Provides transportation support through individualized support through individualized door to door services as appropriate
- Transport members upon provider request when available.
- Will not hold a regular caseload, but a revolving caseload after some level of stability is achieved.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- WA State Certified Peer Support Specialist Credential, Pending by the time of hire(required)
- At least 1 year experience as a certified peer specialist
- Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record
- Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills
- Self-identified as a person in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and/or have a family member who has experienced mental health and/or substance use condition
- Commitment to recovery values including self-determination, peer support, and empowerment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and model professional boundaries
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in clinic, outreach, housing, or group settings
- WA state Peer Crisis training preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
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Tribal Preference Statement
In accordance with applicable Tribal and Federal laws, Tribal preference will be given to qualified candidates who are members of a federally recognized tribe. We Care Daily Clinics and Indigenous Pact are proud to partner with Tribal communities to expand access to high-quality, culturally grounded care.