Job description
$18.56 - $25.09 hourly depending on experience
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
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 50 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 a Peer Support 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.
- 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
- Peer Support Cretification
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.
What we offer- Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes:
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 24 hours or more a week are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts the first of the month following date of hire.
- Full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week or more are eligible for additional benefits, including life, AD&D, and disability coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
- Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 6 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).
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