Residential Treatment Specialist (4/10s 12p to 10p)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

2d • 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 Residential Treatment Specialist (4/10s 12p to 10p) 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 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

• Interprets and explains program and/or unit policy and procedure to each resident as needed.
• Perform and document daily shift activities as required by 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.
• RTS's assigned to evening and weekend shifts are responsible for 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.
• Provides written documentation of observations as input to the resident's Individual Treatment Plan and review process.
• Assist residents in meeting health and hygiene needs.
• Provide guidance thru 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.
• Assess, evaluate and, if necessary, report internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation and security concerns.
• Observe clients for any behavior or demeanor that is not the norm for that client.
• Provide a healthy environment, which includes the maintenance of the appearance of the living space for residents.
• Request maintenance and household supplies in accordance with procedure.
• Complete intake and discharge procedures for all residents upon arrival and at exit.
• Conduct program orientations for newly arrived residents.
• Prepare informational, infraction and incident reports as necessary.
• Oversee resident family and sponsor visitations.
• Transport residents to outside activities in accordance with program policies and contract stipulations. As needed, RTS's will need to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Arranges weekend bus transportation for discharging clients. As well as drop off and pick up clients sent to hospital after regular business hours.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings as directed.
• Meets with other program staff, consultants, volunteers, and attends other meetings as directed.
• Continued throughout the day and night client head counts.

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