Certified Peer Specialist

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! 

We are currently looking for a Certified PeerSpecialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Who we are 

We are a social enterprise that partners with communities to transform society by honoring the humanity of people, reducing the impact of discriminatory mass incarceration, and empowering people to live safe, healthy, productive lives through inspiration, affirmation, and by overturning barriers. 

For over 60 years we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington State that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.” 

What you'll do 

Client Advocacy and Support of Clinical and/or Residential Staff: 

• Supports  clinical  and/or residential staff in the provision of clinical services.
• Advocate for client needs.
• Assists clients to obtain community services including but not limited to healthcare, social services,  housing, employment training and employment.
• Supports clients' pursuit of recovery activities. Utilizes life experiences and training to provide hope and encouragement for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services.

Quality Assurance: 

• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by State of Washington regulations and any other accrediting and/or contracting bodies with whom Pioneer Human Services does business.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for Chemical Dependency Professionals and/or Mental Health professional organizations.
• Provides professionally written documentation and correspondence.
• Integrates knowledge by thinking through and planning the most professional, therapeutic response or intervention in any given client care situation

Teamwork, Supervision and Training: 

• Engages in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all clients, program staff, service providers and community members
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with co-workers
• Participates in clinical supervision in accordance with WAC/RCW requirements
• Participates in agency supervision.
• Obtains other training required by WAC and in accordance with an annual training plan.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Attends other meetings as directed.

What you'll bring 

• Be a self-identified consumer of mental health services
• 2.  Be 18 or older
• 3.  High school diploma or GED
• 4.  Proficiency in reading comprehension and writing skills
• 5.  Successfully complete an approved 40-hour specialized training program and pass state exam.
• 6.  Obtain and maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor in accordance with WAC 246.810.015 and RCW 18.19.210

Preferably you'll bring 

• A.A./B.A./B.S. degree in a health or human services field.

What we offer 

• Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes: 
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 24 hours or more a week are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts the first of the month following date of hire.
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week or more are eligible for additional benefits, including life, AD&D, and disability coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 6 months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO 

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement  

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company 

In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana, and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions