WHO WE ARE

The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is recognized as a leader in providing services designed to keep children and youth safe, strengthen families, and reduce the need for placing youth into state-funded care. Founded in 1982, we are one of the largest providers of evidence-based services to youth and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems in Washington State.

Social justice is a foundational value of our organization. We are fully committed to creating an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive agency culture where all staff thrive. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruitment, support, and retention is how we will obtain the most diverse, highest quality workforce that shares and helps us advance our mission and values. We are interested in individuals who are representative of the diverse populations we serve, and who want to “be the change” in their communities to advance social justice in their work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE

We are looking for a Certified Family Peer Counselor with excellent relationship building skills and a passion for making a difference in his or her community. The successful candidate will join our Wrap Around Intensive Services (WISe) team providing supportive services for parents of children with severe mental health challenges. All WISe team members work with clients in their homes and in the community, and schedule client sessions at times that are convenient for family members, including evenings, weekends and holidays. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of high-risk youth and their families.

WHAT WE OFFER

Extensive Training and Support

• Weekly team consultation to access support, skills and assistance
• Ongoing quality enhancement activities to support model fidelity

Competitive Compensation:

• Starting annual salary: $37,134 - $39,910
  • $23.80 - $25.58 per hour
• Job Status: 0.75 FTE (salaried position)
• 5% add-on for employees proficient in an approved second language
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Medical insurance (with staff paying only 5% of premiums)
• 15 paid vacation days during the first year of employment, cumulative accrual with each year of service up to plan maximum of 20 days
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid personal holidays per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan (currently, yearly agency contribution is 5% of annual salary)

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• Successful completion of the Certified Peer Training
• Current or pending Certified Peer credential through the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
• Current Agency Affiliated Counselor credential through the Washington State Department of Health, OR the ability to obtain this credential upon extension of an employment offer
• Ability and interest in working a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Residence in the service area (or willingness to move upon hire)
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check
• Valid driver’s license, a vehicle in good working condition and automobile insurance
• 21 years of age or older

Need More Information?

Additional information about IFD is on our website:

Type: 0.75 FTE

Pay: $37,134 - $39,910 per year
$23.80 - $25.58 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute /Relocate (before starting)

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spokane, WA 99201

IFD participates in the e-Verify program and is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes No * Do you have a Masters degree in counseling or a related field PLUS 2 years' experience OR a Bachelors degree in counseling or a related field PLUS 5 years' experiencee? Yes No * Do you have experience working with mentally ill youth and their families? Yes No * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No * Do you currently live in, or willing to relocate to, Spokane County? Yes No

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