Certified Peer Support Specialist

4 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Wisconsin Community Services. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide supportive, recovery-oriented interaction and engagement to people enrolled in the Keys to Independence Program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a strength-based assessment of an individual's abilities, strengths, assets, and needs.
  • Support individuals in completing a Personal Recovery Crisis Prevention Plan and Individualized Served Plan.
  • Monitor ADLs and assist with completing tasks as needed.
  • Provide observation of individual's capacity and functioning and report any changes to the case management team.
  • Document accurate information in Clarity the Homeless Management Information System and maintain case files as required.
  • Work with collateral and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
  • Participate in visits with individuals to engage them in the recovery process.
  • Facilitate psychosocial or other self-help, recovery-based groups to engage individuals in recognizing and understanding early triggers or signs of relapse.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Graduate of State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist Training.
  • Certified in Wisconsin as a Certified Peer Specialist or become certified within one year of hire.
  • Meet all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver background, driver's record, and reference checks.
  • Lived experience with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs and knowledge of recovery principles.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in the community serving people with mental health, substance use and life needs. Work schedule to meet the needs of the people being served.

Physical Demands:

Ability to be mobile in the community. Work activities involve movement within the community. It requires an ability to go up and down stairs and lift/carry 20 pounds.

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