Supported Employment Specialist
Description
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 Supported Employment Specialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
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 served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change.
We offer competitive pay with new hire rates starting between $25.39 and $31.74 per hour, based on your experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.
You’ll become benefits-eligible after just 30 days of full-time employment (minimum 30 hours/week), including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Disability Insurance
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition Assistance – 100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs
• Robust Retirement Plan – 3.5% annual contribution plus 3.5% matching with a 6% individual contribution
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Public Transportation Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What you'll do
This position is designated to provide Supported Employment services to assist those individuals who want to work and become employed. Activities are intended to ensure successful employment outcomes through the utilization of collateral contacts, skills training, cueing, modeling and supervision as identified by the person-centered assessment. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) fidelity for Supported Employment is integrated with other behavioral and social services in which the individual is involved. The goal is to help the client become as independent as possible in his or her vocational role while providing support and assistance as needed
Individualized Supported Employment services include: identifying career and occupational targets, developing ongoing relationships with prospective employers, assisting with the interviewing and hiring process, and, once employed, support with maintaining employment.
What you'll bring
- AA degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
- 2 years’ experience working with individuals who experience behavioral health challenges
- Must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (Must apply within 7 days of employment
- Be a self-identified client of behavioral health services
- Successfully pass and maintain the state certified peer counselor examination administered by the mental health division or an authorized contractor according to 18.19 RCW.
- May occasionally need to transport clients to appointments. Must have valid driver’s license, ability to meet the requirements of a Company Approved Driver including minimum personal vehicle insurance if driving a personal vehicle on Company business and acceptable driving record.
Preferably you'll bring
- BA/BS Degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
- Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services
- Experience working with people from diverse cultures
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.