What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist - FT position at Pioneer Human Services?
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 racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.
WHO WE ARE
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 50 locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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. The role supports the provision of behavioral health services by clinical and/or residential staff in accordance with WAC 246-341-0200.
PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Advocacy and Support of Clinical and/or Residential Staff
- 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.
Client Services
- 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)
Quality Assurance
- 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.
- Adheres to professional and ethical standards of the program and DOH.
- Provides professionally written documentation and correspondence.
- Integrates knowledge by thinking through and planning the most professional, therapeutic response or intervention in any given client care situation.
Teamwork, Supervision and Training
- Engages in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all clients, program staff, service providers and community members
- Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with co-workers.
- Participates in supervision in accordance with WAC/RCW requirements.
- Participates in agency supervision.
- Obtains other training required by WAC and in accordance with an annual training plan.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Attends other meetings as directed.
Performs other duties as required
Pioneer Human Service Expectations:
- Represent the company Core Values, department, and self by maintaining a high degree of personal. professionalism; by conducting business with strict honesty and fairness; by avoiding all deception and trickery; and by dealing fairly with employees, customers, and competitors.
- Be aware of and ensure compliance with all Company requirements and procedures and follow requirements laid out in the Company’s Business Management System.
- Accept responsibility for mentorship and guidance of new and support employees; embrace and participate in the company’s Core Values and Mission programs.
- Maintain a high level of self-awareness of personal skills and abilities and notify supervision of any training or assistance needed.
- All other duties as assigned and required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify to ensure task completion
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively and engage in active listening
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Electronic Health Record, Quick Mar (medication system), and Internet browser navigation
- Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (i.e. desk, filing cabinet, laptop computer, printer, telephone, cellular phone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)
- Willingness to work with clients who have both substance use and mental health disorders; ability to show compassion and professionalism with residents who may be angry, depressed, distraught, frustrated, suicidal, and/or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
- Willingness to work with individuals who have criminal histories and/or identified criminogenic risk factors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
- 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.
PREFERRED/DESIRABLE
- A.A./B.A./B.S. degree in a health or human services field.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefit plan that includes:
- Medical, vision, prescription, dental and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of the tuition for a bachelor’s degree, and 50% for graduate programs.
- 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).
EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement
PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES IS A DRUG FREE COMPANY
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana
