Certified Peer Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide client advocacy and support using personal lived experience to promote hope and encouragement
• Assist clients in accessing community services including healthcare, housing, and employment training
• Support clients' pursuit of recovery activities and model personal responsibility
• Assist clinical and residential staff with the provision of behavioral health services
• Perform client service tasks such as assisting with intakes, discharges, and hygiene needs
• Maintain professional documentation and adhere to ethical standards and state regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Peer Counselor Certification
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use services
• Minimum of one year in mental health or substance use disorder recovery
• Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status within 60 days of hire
• Valid food handlers card obtained within one week of hire
• Proficiency in reading comprehension and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Public transportation discounts and employee assistance program

About the Company

Pioneer Human Services is a nationally recognized non-profit that empowers justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have provided pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption across more than 35 locations in Washington state.