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Whether in homes, shelters, schools, or on the streets, MCOT engages clients experiencing mental health or substance use crises, helping them stabilize, navigate challenges, and access further care using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-based methods. We serve Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through innovative, person-centered care for children, families, and adults.

Certified Peer Specialist - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Bellingham, WA | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shifts Sun-Tues 12:00pm - Midnight - Thurs 12pm - 2pm Who You'll Be Working With The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) provides mobile, on-demand behavioral health crisis support to individuals of all ages throughout the community. Whether in homes, shelters, schools, or on the streets, MCOT engages clients experiencing mental health or substance use crises, helping them stabilize, navigate challenges, and access further care using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-based methods. What You'll Be Doing As a Peer Counselor, you will use your lived experience with behavioral health to connect with individuals in crisis, offering hope, encouragement, and tools for recovery. Your role is vital in helping clients feel heard, empowered, and supported. Key responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide peer support and mentorship to promote hope and self-determination</li><li>Help clients navigate community and natural supports, including treatment resources</li><li>Validate clients' lived experience and offer encouragement through shared understanding</li><li>Support family/natural supports with information and empathy</li><li>Collaborate with clinical staff in setting and reviewing client-centered goals</li><li>Monitor symptoms and behaviors as part of a multi-disciplinary team</li></ul> What You Bring <ul><li>Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges (required)</li><li>Washington State Peer Counselor Certification (preferred)</li><li>Valid WA Driver's License and vehicle insurance, if applicable</li><li>DOH Agency Affiliated Counselor application (required upon hire if not licensed)</li><li>Passion for advocacy and belief in recovery</li></ul> What We Offer Compass Health is proud to support our employees with competitive compensation and benefits: <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees</li><li>16 days paid vacation in your first year</li><li>12 sick days 1 wellness day</li><li>13 paid holidays (11 standard 2 of your choice)</li><li>Professional development fundspaid education leave</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with 2% match after 1 year</li><li>A values-driven culture focused on growth, inclusion, and work/life balance</li></ul> About Compass Health Compass Health is Northwest Washington's largest private, non-profit provider of behavioral health services. We serve Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through innovative, person-centered care for children, families, and adults. Learn more at www.compasshealth.org Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting equity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.Education High School DiplomaLicenses & Certifications Car Insurance Drivers License NPPES Certified Peer Counselor Agency Aff Coun-Registerd

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To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org WHAT YOU'LL GET WORKING AT THE Y + Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle + Free access to mental health resources + Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) + Access to large organic garden + Be a part of a positive, growth-oriented community of fun co-workers. + Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and by being an appropriate role model.

Overview

 OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY 

 The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.? 

 COMPENSATION: New hires: $95/day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $107/day. 

 SUMMARY 

 Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp. 

 The Fall Season runs from Late August to Mid-October. 

 To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org 

 WHAT YOU'LL GET WORKING AT THE Y 

+ Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle 

+ Free access to mental health resources 

+ Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) 

+ Access to large organic garden 

+ Be a part of a positive, growth-oriented community of fun co-workers. 

+ Opportunity for adventure every day. 

+ Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff 

Responsibilities

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

+ Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps. 

+ Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and by being an appropriate role model. 

+ Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education classes daily as assigned. 

+ Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned. 

+ Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned. 

+ Model and enforce all camp policies. 

+ Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings. 

+ Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies. 

+ Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed. 

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT 

 This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.? This position includes onsite housing but living on camp property is not a requirement. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

 This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is five days on and two days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law. 

 Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779) 

 All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards. 

Qualifications

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

+ 18 years of age or older. 

+ At least one season of experience teaching environmental education. 

+ Strong communication and leadership skills. 

+ Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. 

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

+ Current state approved first aid certification* 

+ Current state approved CPR certification* 

+ BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. 

+ Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. 

+ Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building. 

 ENCOURAGED TO APPLY: 

+ Those seeking experience in education. 

+ Those interested in working with youth. 

+ Those who love the idea of working outdoors. 

+ Those interested in community engagement and gaining leadership skills. 

 MISSION STATEMENT 

 Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. 

 OUR VALUES 

+ Respect 

+ Responsibility 

+ Honesty 

+ Caring 

+ Passion for Excellence 

 YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

 All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

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Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

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