Peer Counselor (On-Call)

1 month ago

Tacoma, Washington$23.96/hrPer Diem / PRNSocial Services

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL as a Peer Counselor – On-Call, Flexible Hours in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Randall Townsend - Tacoma, WA 98402Salary Range: $18.52 - $23.

Key Responsibilities

Call Compensation: starting rate: $18.90/hour union representation two 2% raises per year employee assistance program

90/hour union representation two 2% raises per year employee assistance program

Requirements

income or special needs population Ability to maintain confidentiality Able to complete concise reporting Working knowledge of computers and computer data entry processes

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.52 - $23.96/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL as a Peer Counselor – On-Call, Flexible Hours.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceBuilding SafetySecurity MonitoringTenant SupportRule EnforcementEmergency ResponseTrauma Informed CareGrowth MindsetDeescalationGroup FacilitationJanitorial TasksIncident ReportingWork Order CompletionCommunicationConfidentialityData Entry

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Counselor (On-Call) at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Services physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Services — Physician Career Context

This Social Services position at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL lists compensation for this physician position at $39k to $50k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tacoma, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($39k–$50k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Building Safety, Security Monitoring, Tenant Support, Rule Enforcement, Emergency Response, Trauma Informed Care, Growth Mindset. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Services role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Counselor provides support to tenants, enforces building rules, performs janitorial duties, and responds to building and tenant emergencies while maintaining safety and security of the facility. Responsibilities also include engaging with tenants using trauma-informed care, facilitating act...

Benefits package: Union Representation, Two 2% Raises Per Year, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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