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 an Assistant Program Director 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 our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Compensation:

New hires for this position typically start between $66,488 and $88,650 annually, 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

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Program Director (APD) is to oversee the day-to-day operational management and supervision of a Diversion and EMS program within Pioneer Human Services. This includes the development and implementation of program operations, policy and procedure and the planning, coordination, and implementation of support services for the assigned program. The APD is responsible for deployment of support staff personnel in accordance with the program budget; supervising and providing leadership as needed to assure the integrity of the program, safety of clients and in support of employees.

As a member of the Pioneer team, the APD is expected to collaborate with other staff and community partners to successfully divert patients away from local hospitals and in-field first responders. The APD is encouraged to make recommendations to improve operational policies and procedures consistent with program goals and the Pioneer mission. The APD meets or exceeds the expectations of the contracting agency by delivering high quality—high impact services and by ensuring that the program operates in accordance with applicable law, regulations, contract requirements, PHS policy, and professional standards of quality.

What you'll bring (required qualifications):

• Must have, or the ability to obtain within next EMT license re-certification, an EMT Evaluator License.
• High school diploma or GED
• 1-year minimum in a leadership role
• 1-year progressive experience in supervisory role.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a diversion or social services field
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and clear a criminal history and background check and DSHS background check.

Preferably you'll bring (preferred/desirable qualifications):

• Associate degree in social services or a closely related field from an accredited school.

• EMT license in good standing for a minimum of two years

• 2-years’ progressive experience in supervisory role.

• Experience working in 24-hour residential treatment program

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

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.