Supportive Housing Specialist (HARPS)
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for: About the role (mission, who we are). Responsibilities (What you'll do). Requirements/Qualifications/Skills (What you'll bring). Benefits (Benefits That Invest In You). Pay (Compensation). Schedule? Not mentioned. So we omit Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, drug-free, etc. Also remove duplicated lines (AA degree repeated). We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". The compensation text includes "New hires for this position typically start between $26.00 and $32.50 hourly/annually, depending on factors...". That's specific; we keep.
Benefits list: we need to keep list items. Use - . For prose use
.
We need to decide which headings map to which content.
Possible sections:
- About the role: includes mission, who we are, purpose.
- Responsibilities: What you'll do (duties).
- Requirements: maybe "What you'll bring" includes education, experience, credentials.
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping; but we can combine? The instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Requirements, Qualifications, Skills into one section? But they ask to use those headings if content exists. We have content for each: Requirements (education, experience), Qualifications (credentials like Agency Affiliated Counselor, Certified Peer Counselor, driver's license), Skills (maybe coaching, education, support, etc). However many of those are in responsibilities. Might be better to have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Avoid thin sections.
We need to decide what to put under each heading.
Let's extract:
About the role / Who we are: "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 Supportive Housing Specialist-HARPS with a passion for human services, in collaboration with the King County HARPS program. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. 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 served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change."
That's substantive.
Responsibilities: The "What you'll do" section includes many duties. We'll list as
- items.
Requirements: Education and experience: AA degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.) 2 years’ experience working with individuals who experience behavioral health challenges. Also preferably BA/BS degree. Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services, experience working with people from diverse cultures. Also Must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (Must apply within 7 days of employment). Certified Peer Counselor Credential through WA DOH under 18.19 RCW. May occasionally need to transport clients to appointments. Must have valid driver’s license, ability to meet the requirements of a Company Approved Driver including minimum personal vehicle insurance if driving a personal vehicle on Company business and acceptable driving record.
Qualifications: Could be the credentials and driver's license etc. But we already put them in Requirements. Maybe we separate: Requirements = education/experience; Qualifications = credentials/licenses; Skills = specific skills like coaching, education, support, etc. However many skills are in responsibilities. To avoid thin sections, we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section called "Requirements". But the instruction says use those headings if content exists. It didn't say we must separate them; we can choose to include only those headings that have real specific content. We could include Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (credentials/licenses) and maybe Skills (coaching etc). But Skills may be thin; we could omit Skills if not enough distinct content beyond responsibilities. However we have some skill statements: "Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals." etc. Those are duties. So maybe we don't need separate Skills.
Thus we will include sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay.
Check each for substantive content:
- About the role: yes.
- Responsibilities: yes (list of duties).
- Requirements: education/experience (AA degree, 2 years experience, preferably BA/BS, experience with state substance use residential treatment, experience with diverse cultures). That's substantive.
- Qualifications: credentials: Agency Affiliated Counselor credential, Certified Peer Counselor Credential, valid driver's license, Company Approved Driver requirements, maybe also CPR & First Aid certification within 90 days (that's a requirement but could be in Qualifications). Also mention "Obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 90 days of hire". That's a qualification.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
- Pay: compensation range.
We must not include Schedule.
Now format: Use
for each heading. Then content: For prose use
. For lists use
- . For Benefits we have a list; we can keep as
- . For Responsibilities also list.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from the posting, but we can condense into list items without losing meaning. Must not omit any substantive detail. That's tricky: we need to keep all details like "Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals." etc. If we turn each sentence into a list item, we preserve. Must not drop any.
We must also keep the "Who we are – Our Mission" paragraph etc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, drug-free, etc. Also remove duplicated lines (AA degree appears twice). We'll include only once.
We must not include "Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies." That's boilerplate? It's about benefits but maybe considered boilerplate; but it's substantive about benefits eligibility. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That line is more of a legal disclaimer; might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove it.
Also remove "Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future." That's maybe promotional but still substantive? Could be considered boilerplate? It's not legal; it's a motivational statement. Might keep? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That line is not those. Could keep. However it's somewhat generic; but we can keep as part of Benefits section maybe.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that line.
Now let's extract details:
From "What We Offer": includes compensation and benefits.
Compensation: "New hires for this position typically start between $26.00 and $32.50 hourly/annually, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors."
We'll keep that.
Benefits list: "Health & Wellness Benefits Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Financial Protection Employer-provided life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Disability coverage Invest in Your Future Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance Retirement Plan Employee recognition programs Public transportation discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP)". Also "Join Pioneer and build more than a career..." maybe separate paragraph.
We'll format as list items.
Now Responsibilities: The "What you'll do" paragraph includes a long description. We need to break into list items preserving each duty. Let's parse sentences:
- As the Supportive Housing Specialist will work with our Co-Occurring and Opiate Use Disorder programs and in surrounding community.
- The position provides client advocacy, support in obtaining community services including but not limited to healthcare, social services, resources, housing and employment training and recovery education and support.
- This position supports the Residential Services Division of Pioneer Human Services by ensuring the provision of quality and cost effective behavioral health services under our residential treatment umbrella.
- You will be able to help those who are individuals experiencing barriers to housing stability with verified risk factors.
- Supportive Housing services help individuals who are homeless, unstably housed, or face barriers to living independently, live with maximum independence in community-integrated housing.
- Activities are intended to ensure successful community living, ease transition into the community and support integration through the utilization of skills training, cueing, community supports, modeling, direction and guidance as identified by the person-centered assessment and individualized goal plan.
- Primary/essential Duties And Responsibilities Are But Not Limited To Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals.
- Deliver services using SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices that support the fidelity model for Supportive Housing.
- Operate from a peer-informed, person-centered lens that honors participant choice, voice, and self-determination in all housing decisions.
- Ensure services are strengths-based and trauma-informed, supporting dignity, respect, and empowerment through validation of lived experience.
- Screen individuals for eligibility (e.g., disability, homelessness, income). Complete Housing Needs Assessments.
- Support participants with developing, negotiating, and maintaining leases and housing assistance documents.
- Assist with move-in coordination, ensuring participants have required supplies and resources.
- Provide guidance on independent living skills such as budgeting, organization, time management, and community resource navigation, with attention to building skills that foster stability, mutual respect, and healthy connections within buildings, neighborhoods, and communities.
- Demonstrate and model hope, conveying optimism that stable housing and community integration are achievable.
- Educate and support participants with benefits applications, housing applications, SSI/DSHS documentation, food and transportation resources (e.g., food banks, ORCA/Hopelink), and other referrals.
- Maintain frequent communication with participants through home visits, office visits, phone calls, and outreach for those disengaged from services.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with landlords, addressing issues proactively and supporting both participants and property owners in maintaining stable housing.
- Ensure each participant has a signed agreement and supportive service plan.
- Participate in goal planning, providing updates on progress and recommendations for discharge when appropriate.
- Engage participants as equal partners in their housing journey, reducing power imbalances and promoting shared decision-making.
- Updates and maintain data collection and reporting systems.
- Document outcomes as they relate to SAMHSA Supportive Housing fidelity and program guidelines and utilize golden thread and medical necessity standards for encounter submissions
- Maintain accurate data systems, records, and reports in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements.
- Complete all clinical documentation and paperwork “as soon as practicable’ after a service is provided, no later than 24-48 hours
- Develop and maintain an active landlord outreach and engagement tracker to support housing access
. We need to decide which headings map to which content. Possible sections: - About the role: includes mission, who we are, purpose. - Responsibilities: What you'll do (duties). - Requirements: maybe "What you'll bring" includes education, experience, credentials. - Qualifications: maybe overlapping; but we can combine? The instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Requirements, Qualifications, Skills into one section? But they ask to use those headings if content exists. We have content for each: Requirements (education, experience), Qualifications (credentials like Agency Affiliated Counselor, Certified Peer Counselor, driver's license), Skills (maybe coaching, education, support, etc). However many of those are in responsibilities. Might be better to have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Avoid thin sections. We need to decide what to put under each heading. Let's extract: About the role / Who we are: "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 Supportive Housing Specialist-HARPS with a passion for human services, in collaboration with the King County HARPS program. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. 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 served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change." That's substantive. Responsibilities: The "What you'll do" section includes many duties. We'll list as
- items.
Requirements: Education and experience: AA degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.) 2 years’ experience working with individuals who experience behavioral health challenges. Also preferably BA/BS degree. Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services, experience working with people from diverse cultures. Also Must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (Must apply within 7 days of employment). Certified Peer Counselor Credential through WA DOH under 18.19 RCW. May occasionally need to transport clients to appointments. Must have valid driver’s license, ability to meet the requirements of a Company Approved Driver including minimum personal vehicle insurance if driving a personal vehicle on Company business and acceptable driving record.
Qualifications: Could be the credentials and driver's license etc. But we already put them in Requirements. Maybe we separate: Requirements = education/experience; Qualifications = credentials/licenses; Skills = specific skills like coaching, education, support, etc. However many skills are in responsibilities. To avoid thin sections, we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section called "Requirements". But the instruction says use those headings if content exists. It didn't say we must separate them; we can choose to include only those headings that have real specific content. We could include Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (credentials/licenses) and maybe Skills (coaching etc). But Skills may be thin; we could omit Skills if not enough distinct content beyond responsibilities. However we have some skill statements: "Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals." etc. Those are duties. So maybe we don't need separate Skills.
Thus we will include sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay.
Check each for substantive content:
- About the role: yes.
- Responsibilities: yes (list of duties).
- Requirements: education/experience (AA degree, 2 years experience, preferably BA/BS, experience with state substance use residential treatment, experience with diverse cultures). That's substantive.
- Qualifications: credentials: Agency Affiliated Counselor credential, Certified Peer Counselor Credential, valid driver's license, Company Approved Driver requirements, maybe also CPR & First Aid certification within 90 days (that's a requirement but could be in Qualifications). Also mention "Obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 90 days of hire". That's a qualification.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
- Pay: compensation range.
We must not include Schedule.
Now format: Use
for each heading. Then content: For prose use
. For lists use
- . For Benefits we have a list; we can keep as
- . For Responsibilities also list. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from the posting, but we can condense into list items without losing meaning. Must not omit any substantive detail. That's tricky: we need to keep all details like "Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals." etc. If we turn each sentence into a list item, we preserve. Must not drop any. We must also keep the "Who we are – Our Mission" paragraph etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, drug-free, etc. Also remove duplicated lines (AA degree appears twice). We'll include only once. We must not include "Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies." That's boilerplate? It's about benefits but maybe considered boilerplate; but it's substantive about benefits eligibility. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That line is more of a legal disclaimer; might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove it. Also remove "Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future." That's maybe promotional but still substantive? Could be considered boilerplate? It's not legal; it's a motivational statement. Might keep? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That line is not those. Could keep. However it's somewhat generic; but we can keep as part of Benefits section maybe. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that line. Now let's extract details: From "What We Offer": includes compensation and benefits. Compensation: "New hires for this position typically start between $26.00 and $32.50 hourly/annually, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors." We'll keep that. Benefits list: "Health & Wellness Benefits Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Financial Protection Employer-provided life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Disability coverage Invest in Your Future Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance Retirement Plan Employee recognition programs Public transportation discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP)". Also "Join Pioneer and build more than a career..." maybe separate paragraph. We'll format as list items. Now Responsibilities: The "What you'll do" paragraph includes a long description. We need to break into list items preserving each duty. Let's parse sentences: - As the Supportive Housing Specialist will work with our Co-Occurring and Opiate Use Disorder programs and in surrounding community. - The position provides client advocacy, support in obtaining community services including but not limited to healthcare, social services, resources, housing and employment training and recovery education and support. - This position supports the Residential Services Division of Pioneer Human Services by ensuring the provision of quality and cost effective behavioral health services under our residential treatment umbrella. - You will be able to help those who are individuals experiencing barriers to housing stability with verified risk factors. - Supportive Housing services help individuals who are homeless, unstably housed, or face barriers to living independently, live with maximum independence in community-integrated housing. - Activities are intended to ensure successful community living, ease transition into the community and support integration through the utilization of skills training, cueing, community supports, modeling, direction and guidance as identified by the person-centered assessment and individualized goal plan. - Primary/essential Duties And Responsibilities Are But Not Limited To Provide coaching, education, support, and skill-building related to individualized housing stability and community integration goals. - Deliver services using SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices that support the fidelity model for Supportive Housing. - Operate from a peer-informed, person-centered lens that honors participant choice, voice, and self-determination in all housing decisions. - Ensure services are strengths-based and trauma-informed, supporting dignity, respect, and empowerment through validation of lived experience. - Screen individuals for eligibility (e.g., disability, homelessness, income). Complete Housing Needs Assessments. - Support participants with developing, negotiating, and maintaining leases and housing assistance documents. - Assist with move-in coordination, ensuring participants have required supplies and resources. - Provide guidance on independent living skills such as budgeting, organization, time management, and community resource navigation, with attention to building skills that foster stability, mutual respect, and healthy connections within buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. - Demonstrate and model hope, conveying optimism that stable housing and community integration are achievable. - Educate and support participants with benefits applications, housing applications, SSI/DSHS documentation, food and transportation resources (e.g., food banks, ORCA/Hopelink), and other referrals. - Maintain frequent communication with participants through home visits, office visits, phone calls, and outreach for those disengaged from services. - Build and maintain positive working relationships with landlords, addressing issues proactively and supporting both participants and property owners in maintaining stable housing. - Ensure each participant has a signed agreement and supportive service plan. - Participate in goal planning, providing updates on progress and recommendations for discharge when appropriate. - Engage participants as equal partners in their housing journey, reducing power imbalances and promoting shared decision-making. - Updates and maintain data collection and reporting systems. - Document outcomes as they relate to SAMHSA Supportive Housing fidelity and program guidelines and utilize golden thread and medical necessity standards for encounter submissions - Maintain accurate data systems, records, and reports in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements. - Complete all clinical documentation and paperwork “as soon as practicable’ after a service is provided, no later than 24-48 hours - Develop and maintain an active landlord outreach and engagement tracker to support housing access
- . For Benefits we have a list; we can keep as