Certified Peer Specialist

3 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our team at Wisconsin Community Services. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will work closely with individuals who are beginning the process of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring needs. Your unique lived experience and formal training in the peer specialist model of support will enable you to provide guidance, role modeling, and support to individuals in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Link individuals to various self-determined supports and services, including traditional mental health services, mutual aid support groups, and natural supports.
  • Have contact with individuals a minimum of four times per month, with two of these contacts made in person.
  • Provide 1:1 peer support services to individuals in the community, including home visits and other community-based locations.
  • 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.
  • Assist individuals in exploring goals and priorities while participating in the peer support program and collaborate on the creation of a plan to receive support for the duration of program enrollment.
  • Support individuals in navigating systems of care and encourage the participant to communicate with other service providers to allow for maximum self-determination and dignity in care.
  • Complete Crisis Plans and document activities according to funding source.
  • Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes.
Requirements
  • 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.
Working Conditions

The position is mobile with time spent in the community, including home visits and other community-based locations. Driving throughout Milwaukee County is required. Must be able to go up and down stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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