The specialist provides advocacy and support to justice-involved individuals to help them obtain and maintain stable, community-integrated housing. Key duties include conducting housing assessments, managing lease administration, and coordinating with landlords and treatment teams to ensure long-term stability.
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 Supportive Housing Specialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
Who We Are
– Our Mission 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 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.
What We Offer
At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.
Compensation
New hires for this position typically start between $21.44 and $26.80 hourly depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.
Benefits
Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week)
Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Vision
Additional coverage after 60 days
Life
AD&D
Disability
Other benefits
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee recognition programs
Public transportation discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.
What you'll do
As a Supportive Housing Specialist you will work with our Co-Occurring and Opiate Use Disorder programs and in surrounding community. You will provide client advocacy, support in obtaining community services including but not limited to healthcare, social services, resources, housing and employment training and recovery education and support. The position supports the Residential Services Division of Pioneer Human Services by ensuring the provision of quality and cost effective behavioral health services under our residential treatment umbrella.
Supportive Housing services are a specific intervention and evidence based practice for individuals experiencing barriers to housing stability with verified risk factors. Supportive Housing services help individuals who are homeless, unstably housed, or face barriers to living independently, live with maximum independence in community-integrated housing. Activities are intended to ensure successful community living, ease transition into the community and support integration through the utilization of skills training, cueing, community supports, modeling, direction and guidance as identified by the person-centered assessment and individualized goal plans.
The primary/essential duties and responsibilities for this role are but not limited to:
Follow SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices for Supportive Housing services
Provides strong positive client/customer service.
Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most appropriate client support.
Prioritize referral of chronically homeless individuals for the available housing.
Screen individuals for program eligibility including disability, homelessness, and income eligibility.
Complete Housing Needs assessment.
Engage with individual to work on community housing goals
Works to support individuals by leading the negotiation, preparation, and administration of leases and housing assistance documents.
Coordinates moves with participants.
Ensure participant has all needed move in supplies.
Supports participants and program requirements by reviewing and analyzing financial information or criminal records to determine housing options and to determine rent adjustment.
Investigates and assists in resolving participants housing challenges and disputes in conjunction with the individual and their treatment team in order to contribute to stable housing,
Work with client to obtain and maintain housing; work with independent living skills, etc.
Ensure participant is receiving appropriate level of supportive services to assist in maintaining housing and community relationships
Ensure every program participant has a sign agreement and a supportive service plan
Participate in goal planning; Offer updates in terms of progression through level system or recommendations for discharge.
Ensure frequent communication with program participants, through home visit, office visits, telephone calls and other modes of communications.
Provide housing support to program participants i.e. help with other housing applications, SSI documents, DSHS support or referral, budgeting, food bank and meal service information, library cards, applying for Hopelink, ORCA cards, home organization, time management, encourage and educate about self-care, and provide referral to community resources- Outreach to program participants not engaging in services
Communicate regularly with landlords of program participants, respond promptly to problems that arise with the participants and inform Program Manager of problems and resolutions of all problems.
What you'll bring
(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
AA degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
2 years’ experience working with individuals who experience behavioral health challenges
Must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (Must apply within 7 days of employment.
Be a self-identified client of behavioral health services.
Successfully pass and maintain the state certified peer counselor examination administered by the mental health division or an authorized contractor according to 18.19 RCW.
May occasionally need to transport clients to appointments. Must have valid driver’s license, ability to meet the requirements of a Company Approved Driver including minimum personal vehicle insurance if driving a personal vehicle on Company business and acceptable driving record.
Preferably you'll bring
BA/BS Degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services.
Experience working with people from diverse cultures.
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. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement [https://help.jobvite.com/attachments/token/vV1o7ipNwNzBUuFpZDUf3aWsu/?name=EEO+Policy+Statement+Posting+-+FINAL+7.3.2024.pdf]
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.
Requirements
Candidates must have an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of experience working with individuals facing behavioral health challenges. A valid driver's license is required, and the successful candidate must obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential.
associate degree
bachelor degree
Case Management
Reporting
Interpersonal Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Documentation
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Community Outreach
Client Advocacy
Resource Coordination
Person-Centered Planning
Lease Negotiation
Budgeting Support
Housing Navigation
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$21 - $32/hr
Location
Spokane, Washington
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
Updates and maintain data collection and reporting systems.
Maintains records, completes state and Federal required forms, maintains files, and writes reports that meet auditing requirements.
Document outcomes as they relate to SAMHSA Fidelity
Completes clinical documentation and required paperwork within 24 hours of the service. Documents relevant and required information and services (including peer support, case management, phone calls to providers, participants, or others, education, outreaches, referrals, etc.) provided in the identified service record (electronic or otherwise) assuring continuity of care as a tool for communication with other team members.
Develop and maintains an active landlord list.
Understands the principals of public housing practices, housing policies rules and regulations, housing quality standards and property management procedure and practices.
Understands Federal, State, and local housing rules, regulations and programs to include rental assistance programs for low-income households
Understands Landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities.
Understands housing quality standards for decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
Meets deadlines and completes assignments by due dates as designated by Director or designee
Complete rental assistance and submit the application and back up eligibility information to applicable housing organizations (Plymouth Housing, Housing Authorities, etc.)
Verify continued eligibility and residence of each person receiving rental assistances and promptly report any changes in the person’s status, house hold composition, financial or residence to housing assistance programs.
Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
Collaborate with treatment team in order to prepare individuals for community placement
Work and develop strong positive relationships with community landlords.
Interprets, explains, and enforces policies, rules, regulations and legal documents as needed.
Strong coordination through Coordinated Entry provider.
Provide education to community partners regarding supportive housing.
Collaborate with community partners to obtain housing options for participants.
Communicate and partner with area Housing Authority’s on a regular basis.
Liaison between PHS and area’s community housing programs.
Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers and clients.
Work with QA to ensure program is meeting SAMHSA Fidelity standards.
Adheres to professional and ethical standards.
Work with QA to ensure program is meeting SAMHSA Fidelity standards.
Adheres to professional and ethical standards.
Market context
Behavioral health roles remain active in Washington
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
