Certified Peer Specialist - Various shifts

About the role

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist who can help improve the daily lives of community members. We are a 60-year-old non-profit organization with 35+ locations across Washington state, serving over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

• New hires typically start between $21.79 and $27.24 hourly/annually, depending on factors like work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, flexible spending, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, dependent daycare, tuition assistance, retirement plans, employee recognition programs, public transportation discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Primary/Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Client Advocacy and Support of Clinical and/or Residential Staff
• Aid clients in obtaining community services, including healthcare, social services, housing, employment training, and employment.
• Support clients in pursuing recovery activities.
• Utilize personal life experiences and training to provide hope and encouragement for recovery.
• Support clinical and/or residential staff in the provision of clinical services.
• Advocate for client needs.
• Act as a role model for clients.
• Practice strong boundaries appropriate for the peer role.
• Report incidents impacting clients to the supervisor on duty.
• May be asked to complete an online incident report.
• Client Services
• Assist with intakes and discharges of clients.
• Responsible for food prep and food service.
• Responsible for cleaning food service equipment and dining area.
• Retrieve, remove, and store client’s linens and clothing.
• Aid clients in meeting health and hygiene needs.
• Oversee clients’ smoke breaks.
• Quality Assurance
• Maintain quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by State of Washington regulations and other accrediting and/or contracting bodies.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of the program and DOH.
• Provide professionally written documentation and correspondence.
• Integrate knowledge to provide the most professional, therapeutic response or intervention in any given client care situation.
• Teamwork, Supervision and Training
• Engage in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all clients, program staff, service providers, and community members.
• Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with co-workers.
• Participate in supervision in accordance with WAC/RCW requirements.
• Obtain other training required by WAC and in accordance with an annual training plan.
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proof of Certified Peer Counselor Certification from the Health Care Authority.
• Self-identify as a person with lived experience with mental health or substance use services, or be a parent/legal guardian of a child with lived experience with mental health or substance use services.
• Be 18 or older.
• Be in mental health or substance use disorder recovery for at least one year.
• Demonstrate qualities of leadership.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Be willing to share your personal story of recovery.
• Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days from the date of hire.
• Valid food handlers card within one week of hire.