Certified Peer Specialist Part-Time

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 Part-time Certified Peer Specialist with a passion for human services.  This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Who we are
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

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
 Under the supervision of a mental health professional and/or a SUDP, the Certified Peer Specialist role is responsible for providing client advocacy. The individual utilizes their personal life experiences and training to provide hope and encouragement while promoting personal responsibility for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services.  Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist 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.
• Supports clinical and/or residential staff in the provision of clinical services.
• Advocates for client needs.
• Acts as a role model for clients.
• Practices strong boundaries that are appropriate in the peer role.
• Report incidents that impact clients to supervisor on duty. May be asked to complete online incident report.
• Assist with intakes and discharges of clients (Program applicable)
• Responsible for food prep and food service for clients (Program applicable)
• Responsible for cleaning food service equipment and dining area (Program applicable)
• Responsible for retrieving, removing and storing client’s linens and clothing (Program applicable)
• Assist clients in meeting health and hygiene needs by retrieving hygiene products when requested.
• Responsible for cleaning duties: sweeping, wiping down tables, taking out garbage, making and tearing down bedding for new and discharging clients. (Program applicable)
• Responsible for overseeing clients’ smoke breaks (Program applicable)

• 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.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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

Our employees are important. That’s why at Pioneer Human Services we’re committed to competitive industry compensation and employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance.

• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognit