WISe Youth Peer Counselor
Listed compensation
$23.15-$28.04/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Youth Eastside Services as a Youth Peer Counselor – WISe Program, Evenings/Weekends in Kirkland, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23.15 - $28.04/hr.
- Comprehensive medical coverage (Kaiser Permanente PPO or HMO)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- Employer-paid dental and vision coverage
- Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) available upon hire
- 401(k) with employer match after one year
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Youth Eastside Services as a Youth Peer Counselor – WISe Program, Evenings/Weekends.
Key Responsibilities
The Youth Peer Counselor provides comprehensive peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth with complex behavioral health needs within a multidisciplinary team. They conduct outreach in homes and schools, facilitate treatment planning, and assist clients in connecting with community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate or bachelor degree in a behavioral science-related field preferred. Applicants must be a Certified Peer Counselor or eligible for certification, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$53k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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