Residential Treatment Specialist (Nights Thursday to Sunday 9p to 7a)

At Pioneer Human Services we empower justice‑involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years we have served clients with professionalism and empathy, operating 35+ locations across Washington state and supporting more than 9,500 individuals in 2024.

Schedule

Thursday to Sunday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Compensation

New hires typically start between $17.30 and $20.78 hourly, with the exact rate based on work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.

Benefits

Eligible after 30 days of full‑time employment (minimum 30 hours/week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• 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 % of compensation contribution, plus 3.5 % match for a 6 % individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and explain program/unit policies and procedures to residents as needed.
• Perform and document daily shift activities in accordance with program policies, contract stipulations, and professional standards.
• Supervise and monitor resident movement, activity, and rule compliance.
• Assess and respond appropriately to resident behaviors, attitudes, and dispositions.
• Implement and assist in planning structured activities that promote social and independent living skills.
• Provide written documentation of observations for each resident’s Individual Treatment Plan.
• Assist residents with health and hygiene needs.
• Maintain client files, conduct audits, and ensure accurate filing.
• Perform cleaning of stations, floors, mail rooms, and foyer areas.
• Fulfill clothing requests from the organization’s clothing bank.
• Manage Sunday visitation: check‑in visitors, search inventory, observe clients during and after visitation.
• Assess, evaluate, and report safety, sanitation, and security concerns for facility conditions.
• Observe clients for atypical behavior or demeanor and report as needed.
• Maintain a healthy living environment, including appearance of resident spaces.
• Request maintenance and household supplies per procedure.
• Complete intake and discharge procedures for all residents.
• Conduct program orientations for newly arrived residents.
• Prepare informational, infraction, and incident reports.
• Oversee resident family and sponsor visitations.
• Transport residents to outside activities; drive a 15‑passenger van when required.
• Arrange weekend bus transportation for discharging clients and coordinate hospital drop‑offs/pick‑ups after regular business hours.
• Attend and participate in department staff meetings and other designated meetings.
• Perform continuous client head counts throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246‑810‑015, RCW 18.19.210) within 60 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification before the first independent shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet navigation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferably at least one year of acceptable experience in the human services field.
• Coursework, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, group dynamics, residential treatment, or related disciplines is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo pre‑employment and ongoing drug testing, including testing for marijuana, as the position is safety‑sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3).