Residential Treatment Specialist (Nights Tues- Sat 10:00 PM-6:30 AM)

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of community members, consider a career with Pioneer Human Services. Our mission is to 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and explain program and unit policies 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 file documents, checking for errors.
• Clean stations, floors, mail rooms, and foyer areas.
• Fill clothing requests from the clothing bank for clients in need.
• Manage Sunday visitations: check‑in visitors, search inventory, observe clients during and after visitation.
• Assess, evaluate, and report internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation, and security concerns.
• 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 in accordance with policies; operate a 15‑passenger van when required.
• Arrange weekend bus transportation for discharging clients and transport clients to hospitals after regular business hours.
• Attend and participate in department staff meetings and other designated meetings.
• Perform continuous client head counts throughout the day and night.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor license (WAC 246‑810‑015, RCW 18.19.210) within 60 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification before the first independent shift.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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 (desirable).

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible after 30 days of full‑time employment, minimum 30 hours/week).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Additional coverage after 60 days: Life, AD&D, Disability, and other benefits.
• Dependent daycare assistance.
• Tuition assistance (100 % for bachelor’s programs, 50 % for graduate programs).
• Retirement plan with a 3.5 % annual compensation contribution plus a 3.5 % match for a 6 % individual contribution.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Schedule

Nights, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.