Certified Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide one-on-one peer support to individuals in need of peer support services in Waukesha County. This role involves connecting peers with community resources, helping them navigate resources, and providing strength-based support and encouragement. The Peer Support Specialist will also focus on reducing stigma and promoting the benefits of peer support services by facilitating educational presentations to local community businesses and community partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Promote and recruit for the peer services and provide outreach to peers from populations within Waukesha County, focusing on peers that currently do not have access to peer support.
  • Provide one-on-one peer support services to people in Waukesha County.
  • Assist the individual in exploring goals and priorities using the created Needs Assessment to receive support for the duration of program enrollment.
  • From a recovery perspective, provide a strength-based review of an individual's abilities, strengths, and assets.
  • Encourage individuals to become the expert of their own lived experiences and develop voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery.
  • Support individuals in navigating systems of care and encourage the participant to communicate with other services providers.
  • Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes.
  • Work with the participants' collateral and community contacts to promote continuity of care with written and explicit consent to support their recovery journey.
  • Assist participants in their process of stabilization and recovery.
  • Conduct outreach to local businesses to promote the understanding and use of peer support services, through educational presentations.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and weekly supervision.
  • Attend in-service training and conferences as required.
Requirements
  • Maintain Peer Support State Certification.
  • Knowledge of the Wisconsin Criminal Justice System.
  • Knowledge of local treatment programs and community resources to include housing, education, public transportation.
  • Knowledge of the Circuit Court Access Program (CCAP).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations.
  • Sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability issues.
  • Good organizational, computer, and typing skills.
  • Good judgment.
  • Effective use of time.
Preferred Qualifications
  • High school or GED/HSED required.
  • Graduate of state Certified Peer Specialist training.
  • Possess current Certified Peer Specialist certification.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Personal experience with mental health and substance use needs and knowledge of recovery principles.
  • Meet all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver background, driver's record, and reference checks.
  • Valid driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements is preferred.
Work Environment

This role involves working with a wide variety of individuals, including probation agents, case managers, therapists, families, and community resources. The work environment is dynamic, and the ability to adapt to changing situations is essential.

The Certified Peer Support Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong organizational and time management skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

The work schedule may include some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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