Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time

Job Summary:

The Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide 1:1 peer support to individuals in need of peer support services in Waukesha County.

Peer services include connecting peers with community resources, helping them navigate resources, and providing strength-based support and encouragement.

The Peer Support Specialist will focus on reducing stigma and promoting the benefits of peer support services by facilitating educational presentations to local community businesses and community partners.

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 1:1 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.

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.

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; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; good organizational, computer and typing skills; effective use of time, must be trained in all WCS required Evidence Based Principals, including mandated reporter training, within 90 days of hire and follow models for fidelity established by the agency.

Graduate of state Certified Peer Specialist training.

Meet all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver background, driver's record, and reference checks.

Work Relationships and Scope:

Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including probation agents, case managers, therapists, families, and community resources.

Adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, individuals receiving services and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs;

Working Conditions:

Some of the work is done sitting at a desk and using the computer; flexible work schedule may include some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program.

Position is mobile with time spent in the community, including home visits and other community-based locations; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.



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