Certified Peer Specialist - FT

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 Specialist 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 - Our Mission
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 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.

Compensation:

New hires start between $20.24 and $25.20 based on experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market factors. While the full pay range is listed for this position for pay transparency, individual compensation is determined by various factors and may vary within the posted range.

Benefits:

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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. The role supports the provision of behavioral health services by clinical and/or residential staff in accordance with WAC 246-341-0200.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Advocacy and Support of Clinical and/or Residential Staff

• 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.

Client Services

• 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