EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities
Peer Support Specialist Supporting Spanish-Speaking Parents
PS-WA’s Parent Resilience Program provides culturally-matched peer support to the Latinx/Spanish-speaking community in King County and Skagit County and Black families in King County. We are looking to add a member to our team by adding one full-time position in Skagit County to provide culturally-matched services to Latinx/Spanish-speaking families.
The full-time Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is a .75 FTE at 30 hours a week at $31.80 an hour and supports PS-WA’s mission by supporting parents in their community. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required with advanced notice. The Peer Support Specialist will work with pregnant and parenting families who are at-risk for or are experiencing a PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder).
An ideal candidate will be a parent who is a member of the community they are serving, Latinx/Spanish-speaking, and has personal experience with perinatal mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, etc. Additionally, they are warm, enthusiastic, collaborative, and professional, enjoying handling many tasks at once and are adaptive to change, with a strong orientation to detail and the ability to work independently with direction. This is a unique opportunity to join a team providing culturally-matched services. This position will support the Spanish-speaking parents across Skagit County in person.
Peer Support Specialist Job Description
Application Instructions: To apply please send your resume and answers to the questions outlined in the job description to: addelle.diedesch@perinatalsupport.org with “PSS” in the subject line. Applications received before June 23rd will be prioritized.
Perinatal Mental Health Trainers
We are always looking for experienced trainers to join our team.
Trainers are perinatal mental health specialists who also have a specialization in one or more of the following areas- perinatal loss, infant mental health, substance use disorders, birth trauma, or medication management. Providers of color, providers from LGBTQIA communities, and providers who speak a language other than English are encouraged to apply. This is ongoing opportunity to join our list of trainers as contractors. Our trainings range from 1-2 hour trainings, to full day PMH trainings. As training needs arise we typically reach out to 1-2 trainers who meet the specific training needs for different types of training. We then contract for individual trainings as needed.
PS-WA requires all trainings to be inclusive of all birthing people. Trainers should be knowledgeable and comfortable using gender neutral terms throughout the training. Trainers should be comfortable and knowledgeable talking about race and racism and explicitly address implicit bias, health disparities and inequities in an open and straightforward manner.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities may be available for new trainers who would like to grow in this area.
Application Instructions: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to training@perinatalsupport.org with “PMH Trainer” in the subject line.
Volunteer Roles: Direct Service and Program Support
Perinatal Support Washington operates with the help of a wide range of volunteers. We welcome parents who have experienced and recovered from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder and professionals from all fields. We offer opportunities to provide direct service, host public awareness events in your own community, get involved behind the scenes to keep our small organization running, and more.
There are many ways to get involved and we are happy to work with you to identify your goals as a volunteer and find meaningful activities that will fit your schedule. To learn more contact Victoria Cherniak at Victoria.Cherniak (at) perinatalsupport (dot) org or complete the application form below.
Why Volunteer?
"I know how difficult it is to struggle with a PMAD and how far reaching the consequences of them can be when you don't get adequate help. I want to participate in helping parents get connected with the resources they need for their own health and the health of their families."
"I want to be the support that I once needed."
Support Parents via our Warm Line
We welcome parents and direct service professionals to provide telephone based support to parents calling our Warm Line.
Special Events
Get involved in one of our many annual events. Help set up and then dance the night a way at Mom Prom or help with a local Climb Out of the Darkess or lead one in your community.
Share Your Story
There are several opportunity each year to share your story in person or via print. Share your story on a parent panel or write a post for our quarterly newsletter. To share your story contact kimiko (dot) goldberg (at) perinatalsupport.org
Join the Board
Being part of our board is an opportunity to contribute your valuable skills and experiences to impact perinatal mental health in the state of Washington. > LEARN MORE
Outreach and Awareness
While Perinatal Mental Health is becoming more well known, there are still many parents who need help and support. Help us get the word out through phone, email, and in person meetings with health care providers and programs across the state.
Help in Our Office
Help behind the scenes in the Perinatal Support Washington office. We often have ongoing office tasks and one time projects that keep our organization going. These can be done remotely. Let us know what you are interested in and we will find the perfect fit.