Certified Peer Specialist: Recovery Advocate & Community Support

Pioneer Human Services; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending

Job summary

Pioneer Human Services is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist in Washington. The role focuses on client advocacy, recovery support, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote quality care and housing, employment, and social services access. A commitment to lived experience informs compassionate, person-centered support.

You will engage with clients, help navigate services, and model professional boundaries while contributing to team supervision and agency policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proof of Certified Peer Counselor Certification.
• Self-identify as a person with lived experience with mental health or substance use services.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Be in mental health or substance use disorder recovery for at least one year.
• Demonstrate 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 within 60 days from date of hire.
• Valid food handler's card within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to obtain community services including healthcare, social services, housing, employment training and employment.
• Supports clients' pursuit of recovery activities.
• Provides hope and encouragement for recovery to individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Supports clinical and residential staff in the provision of clinical services.
• Advocates for client needs and acts as a role model for clients.
• Practices strong boundaries appropriate for the peer role.
• Report incidents that impact clients to supervisor on duty.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Counselor Certification

AA/BA/BS in health or human services

Job description

Pioneer Human Services is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist in Washington. The role focuses on client advocacy, recovery support, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote quality care and housing, employment, and social services access. A commitment to lived experience informs compassionate, person-centered support.

You will engage with clients, help navigate services, and model professional boundaries while contributing to team supervision and agency policies.