Residential Treatment Specialist (Part-Time Tuesday-Wednesday 2:00 PM-10:30 PM)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

3d • $17 - $26 • 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 Part-Time Residential Treatment Specialist (Tuesday-Wednesday 2:00 PM-10:30 PM) 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. Our Mission: We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification before first independent shift.
• High level of written/verbal communication, and efficiency with independent task management and ability to show attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• One-year acceptable experience in the human services field
• Course work, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, group dynamics, residential treatment or related disciplines desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing physical care and in collaboration with other staff, implementing programming designed to assist each resident with their individual treatment plan.
• Supporting the Behavioral Health Division by ensuring the provision of quality and cost effective chemical dependency services.
• Interpreting and explaining program and/or unit policy and procedure to each resident as needed.
• Performing and documenting daily shift activities as required by program policies, contract stipulations and professional standards.
• Supervising and monitoring resident movement, activity and rule compliance.
• Assessing and responding appropriately to resident behaviors, attitudes and dispositions.
• Implementing and assisting in the planning of a wide variety of structured activities, designed to promote social and independent living skills necessary to maintain a viable recovery and rehabilitation program (for evening and weekend shifts).
• Providing written documentation of observations as input to the resident's Individual Treatment Plan and review process.
• Assisting residents in meeting health and hygiene needs.
• Providing guidance through the GGI process.
• Client Files; audits/filing. Check for errors.
• Cleaning stations, floors, mail rooms and foyer.
• Filling clothing requests for clients in need of clothing items from our clothing bank.
• Visitation on Sundays; checking in visitors, searching inventory, observing clients during visitation as well as after.
• Assessing, evaluating and, if necessary, reporting internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation and security concerns.
• Observing clients for any behavior or demeanor that is not the norm for that client.
• Providing a healthy environment, which includes the maintenance of the appearance of the living space for residents.
• Requesting maintenance and household supplies in accordance with procedure.
• Completing intake and discharge procedures for all residents upon arrival and at exit.
• Conducting program orientations for newly arrived residents.
• Preparing informational, infraction and incident reports as necessary.
• Overseeing resident family and sponsor visitations.
• Transporting residents to outside activities in accordance with program policies and contract stipulations. Driving a 15-passenger van may be required.
• Arranging weekend bus transportation for discharging clients. Dropping off and picking up clients sent to hospital after regular business hours.
• Attending and participating in department staff meetings.
• Meeting with other program staff, consultants, volunteers, and attending other meetings as directed.
• Conducting client head counts throughout the day and night.

Benefits

• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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