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 Temporary Residential Youth Specialist (assignment will end June 28th) 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 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
The primary responsibilities of the Residential Youth Specialist is to supervise and support residents and to carry out the day-to-day operations of a Pioneer residential juvenile reentry program in ways that create a climate favorable to social and emotional development. The Residential Youth Specialist is responsible for ensuring program and facility safety, monitoring resident movement, and supporting structured cognitive and behavioral-based programming designed to promote risk reduction and successful community reintegration. This position supports the Youth & Young Adult Services Division by providing a safe and secure setting for juveniles to support the provision of quality and cost effective Juvenile Reentry. Performs and documents daily shift activities as required by program policies, contract stipulations and professional standards. Supervises and monitors resident movement, activity and rule compliance by maintaining auditory and visual line of sight. Assesses and responds appropriately to resident behaviors, attitudes and dispositions. Conducts contraband control and confiscation procedures. Provides input and feedback related to resident program, treatment and/or case plans.

What you’ll bring

Direct care staff must:

Be at least twenty-one years of age, unless they meet the following requirements;

      a. Be between eighteen and twenty-one years of age and able to provide sufficient documentation demonstrating  

          one or more of the following:

           i. Licensed by the Washington department of health;

          ii. Have an associate of arts, the equivalent degree, or greater; or

         iii. Enrolled in an internship or practicum program with an accredited college or university

Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC) and one of the following;

      a. One year of successful experience working with youth in a group setting; or

      b. One year of successful experience as a foster parent; or

      c. Two years of social services education may be substituted for the required experience.

Provide the following documents before the first day of training;

      a. Proof of education

      b. Current TB results

      c. Current Washington State Food Handlers card

      d. Current HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens certification

      e. Current CPR/First Aid certification

           i. If you do not have CPR/First Aid certification you can gain the training through Pioneer Human Services. 

              Classes are held the 3rd Thursday of most months. It will be necessary for you to attend the class provided

              closest to your time of hire.

• Basic computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and other applications

Preferably you’ll bring

• Experience working with youth

What we offer

• 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 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

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana