Peer Specialist, WellConnect

Job overview

The Peer Specialist, WellConnect role is onsite in Seattle, WA. Pay is $39.08–$43.15 per hour. The role supports DESC’s WellConnect modified assertive community treatment team, serving permanent supportive housing residents with complex needs. Drawing on lived experience with behavioral health services, the Peer Specialist offers peer support, recovery-oriented guidance, advocacy, and practical assistance. The role helps participants pursue personal recovery goals and supports the interdisciplinary team’s community-based services, housing stability, and care coordination.

What you'll do

• Provide peer counseling and support using shared experience
• mentor participants and promote hope and empowerment
• offer peer-perspective consultation to the team
• address stigma and connect participants with self-help and advocacy resources
• assist with case management, benefits, appointments, and psychiatric rehabilitation
• support assessment and clinical services as appropriate
• help participants with daily living, housing, employment, social activities, and access to health care and transportation
• participate in team meetings, training, and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer specialist

wellconnect

peer support

behavioral health

recovery support

permanent supportive housing

housing stability

case management

desc

seattle wa

$39.08–$43.15/hr

washington cpss credential

on-call rotation

union represented

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• ORCA card subsidy
• 34 days of paid time off per year
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires an active Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist or trainee credential and lived experience as a behavioral health services consumer, or as the parent or legal guardian of a child who received behavioral health services. Schedule includes office days, one late shift, and participation in a paid on-call rotation for 24-hour crisis coverage.

About the employer

DESC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.