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 arecurrently looking for aFood Services Specialistwith a passion for human services.This is anexcitingopportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

WHO WE AREWe 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 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

The Food Services Specialist is responsible for handling and serving food to residents. The Food Services Specialist is responsible for serving food in accordance with federal, state, and local food handing regulations.

This position will work at our newCrisis StabilizationFacility which is a 10-bed facility is providing services for Acute Detox and Mental Health Stabilization. The facility provides a medically monitored setting for the safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. In addition to stabilization and safety, the goal of these services is to assess people’s mental health and substance use disorder-related needs and help them access the services they need to recover.

Whatyou'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be sensitive, receptive, and mature enough to be neither upset by the residents, nor cause the residents further adjustment difficulties.
• Valid food handler’s card.
• Must maintain an attitude toward interactions with residents that is objective and free from personal bias: one that allows for perspective and flexibility in observing groups and individual behavior patterns.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Valid WA State driver's license.

Preferably you'll bring

• One year of 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.

What we offer

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefitsplan that includes:

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 24 hours or more a week are eligible to enroll inmedical, 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.
• Childcare discounts throughKinside.DependentDaycare flexible spending.
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% ofa bachelor's degree tuitionand 50% for graduate programs.Available for full-time status employees after 3months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee'sannual 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.EEOis 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.