Certified Peer Support

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 Peer Specialistwith a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering the barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and 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
As a Certified Peer Specialist you will provide client advocacy and support the provisions of behavioral health services within our stabilization center setting. You will assist in intakes and discharges of clients. You will help clients met health and hygiene needs by retrieving hygiene products. You will be responsible for cleaning food service equipment and dining area. You will support our Health Division by ensuring the provisions of quality and cost effective behavior health services are met. You will advocate the clients needs. Assist clients in their pursuit of recovery. Utilize life experience and training to provide hope and encouragement for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services. By maintaining quality of care that is consistent with or exceeding the standards set by the State of Washington.  You will engage in clear, consistent and professional communication with all clients and program staff.  

What you'll bring 

(Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable) 

Required Qualifications  

• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Be a self-identified consumer of mental health services
• Proficiency in reading comprehension and writing skills
• Successfully complete an approved 40-hour specialized training program and pass state exam within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire.
• Valid food handlers card within one week of hire.

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.
• Childcare discounts through Kinside.  Dependent Daycare flexible spending. 
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 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.