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(Swing) 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 $20.16 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

As a Peer Specialist you will provide client advocacy and support the provisions of behavioral health services within our stabilization center setting. You will support our Health Division by ensuring the provisions of quality and cost effective behavior health services are met. You will advocate the clients needs. Assist clients in their pursuit of recovery. Utilize life experience and training to provide hope and encouragement for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services. By maintaining quality of care that is consistent with or exceeding the standards set by the State of Washington. You will engage in clear, consistent and professional communication with all clients and program staff.

What you'll bring

• Be a self-identified consumer of mental health services
• Be 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in reading comprehension and writing skills

Preferably you'll bring

• A.A./B.A./B.S. degree in a health or human services field.
• Obtain and maintain registration as a counselor under chapter 18.19 RCW
• Successfully complete an approved 40-hour specialized training provided or contracted by the mental health division.
• Successfully pass the state Certified Peer Counselor examination administered by the mental health division or an authorized contractor.

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. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement 

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.