Peer Bridger Job at Pioneer Human Services
Pay range for this position is:
$21.28 - $28.51 hourly depending on experience
$21.28 - $28.51 hourly depending on experience
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 Peer Bridger 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 are a social enterprise that partners with communities to transform society by honoring the humanity of people, reducing the impact of discriminatory mass incarceration, and empowering people to live safe, healthy, productive lives through inspiration, affirmation, and by overturning barriers.
For over 50 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
As a Peer Bridger you will promote recovery by engaging with clients and assisting them in establishing community connections. This will be done post-discharge and during the clients transition back into the community. You will function as a role model through sharing your own lived experience with behavioral health challenges. You will meet program participants at the facility for initial engagement, relationship building, goal setting and to provide support through discharge. You will help re-engage the client with family, friends and other social support networks.
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High school diploma/GED- Must apply to become an Agency Affiliated Counselor within 7 days of employment. "Agency affiliated counselor" means a person registered under chapter 18.19.210 RCW, who is engaged in counseling and employed by an agency listed in WAC 246-810-016 or an agency recognized under WAC 246-810-017 to provide a specific counseling service or services.
- Must be approved by Washington state HCA to bill for services
- Lived experience of substance use recovery and the willingness to share their own experiences
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Valid Washington driver’s license or the ability to travel via public transportation
- Ability to meet timely documentation requirements
- Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member with staff and program individuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- General office and computer experience
- Washington Certified Peer Specialist with at least two years’ experience working as a peer
- Dress professionally and appropriately
Preferably you ' ll bring
- Ability and experience working with people from diverse cultures
- Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services
- Ability to form trusting and reciprocal relationships
What we offer
Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes:
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 24 hours or more a week are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts the first of the month following date of hire.
- Full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week or more are eligible for additional benefits, including life, AD&D, and disability coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
- Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 6 months of employment.
- Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's 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.
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Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company
In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana, and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions.
Vaccine Mandates
Pursuant to company policy, all new employees who start on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and supply proof of vaccination status prior to commencing work as a condition of employment, unless the employee is entitled to an accommodation for disability-related or religious reasons or is otherwise exempt under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at jobs@p-h-s.com.
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