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 Employment Specialist with 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 the Employment Specialist you will be responsible for facilitating and enhancing Pioneer Human Services (PHS) Workforce Development training programs. You will provide direct client services in the areas of soft skills training, employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational assessment, and employment preparation. Facilitate curriculum in a classroom setting in a matter that fosters growth and learning and engages participants for the purpose of self- awareness, job readiness and career progression that is designed for adults that were formerly incarcerated and may have had a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. Assist students with long-term employment goals, recording their work history, strengths, personal culture (as defined by each person), justice involvement, and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.

What you'll bring

• AAS degree in related field or three years of experience in facilitation
• At least 1 years of work experience in guidance, counseling or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the field of guidance, counseling, or career development
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Excellent writing, teamwork and interpersonal skills are needed

Preferably you'll bring

• Bachelor of Arts degree in related field
• Two years of experience working with formerly incarcerated client population and/or persons who formerly received mental health and/or substance abuse treatment
• Knowledge of job analysis, local job market, assessment tools, social service organizations, and job seeking skills

What we offer

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes: 

• Medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts, 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

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.