Certified Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time
Job Title: Certified Peer Support Specialist

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 work with individuals involved with Conditional Release services, providing support and guidance to help them achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support services to individuals enrolled in the Conditional Release program, utilizing your own lived experience to engage and support them in their recovery journey.
  • Link individuals to various self-determined supports and services, including traditional mental health services, mutual aid support groups, and natural supports.
  • Maintain a combination of in-person and virtual meetings to provide support and guidance to individuals.
  • Assist individuals in exploring their goals and priorities while participating in the peer support program.
  • 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, Conditional Release Case Managers, to allow for maximum self-determination and dignity in care.
  • Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes.
  • Communicate and collaborate with assigned WCS Case Managers on a bi-weekly basis, at minimum, to share updates on progress being made towards recovery goals.
  • Work with the participants collateral and community contacts to promote continuity of care with written and explicit consent to support their recovery journey.
  • Assist people in their process of stabilization and recovery.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and weekly supervision as requested.
  • Attend in-service training and conferences as required.

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, drivers record, and reference checks
  • Valid drivers license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements

Work Environment:

This position is mobile with time spent in the community, including home visits and other community-based locations. The successful candidate will be required to drive throughout Waukesha counties and must be able to go up and down stairs.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for a candidate who is sensitive toward cultural, ethnic, and disability needs and demonstrates commitment to our agency's vision, mission, core values, and goals.



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