Certified Peer Specialist (Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

7d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Provide proof of Certified Peer Counselor Certification
• Health Care Authority - Certified Peer Counselor Application Requirements: Self-identify as a person with lived experience with mental health or substance use services or be a parent or 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.
• Must be able to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire.
• Valid food handlers card within one week of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A.A./B.A./B.S. degree in a health or human services field.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a mental health professional and/or a SUDP, the Certified Peer Specialist role is responsible for providing client advocacy.
• The individual utilizes their personal life experiences and training to provide hope and encouragement while promoting personal responsibility for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Assist clients to obtain community services including but not limited to healthcare, social services, housing, employment training and employment.
• Supports clients' pursuit of recovery activities.
• Utilizes life experiences and training to provide hope and encouragement for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Supports clinical and/or residential staff in the provision of clinical services.
• Advocates for client needs.
• Acts as a role model for clients.
• Practices strong boundaries that are appropriate in the peer role.
• Report incidents that impact clients to supervisor on duty. May be asked to complete online incident report.
• Assist with intakes and discharges of clients (Program applicable)
• Responsible for food prep and food service for clients (Program applicable)
• Responsible for cleaning food service equipment and dining area (Program applicable)
• Responsible for retrieving, removing and storing client’s linens and clothing (Program applicable)
• Assist clients in meeting health and hygiene needs by retrieving hygiene products when requested.
• Responsible for cleaning duties: sweeping, wiping down tables, taking out garbage, making and tearing down bedding for new and discharging clients. (Program applicable)
• Responsible for overseeing clients’ smoke breaks (Program applicable)
• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by State of Washington regulations and any other accrediting and/or contracting bodies with whom Pioneer Human Services does business.

Benefits

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED