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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. Full time $30,000 - $50,000 per yearTo apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: "APPLY NOW"Returning Applicant? Login NowStart Over with Job SearchWisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).Peer Support (Part-time)Job Code: 2025-COMRS-007 Location: Milwaukee Department: Joshua Glover FT/PT Status:...
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Peer Support
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Milwaukee, WI, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full timeTo apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: "APPLY NOW" Returning Applicant? Login NowStart Over with Job SearchWisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet). Peer Support (Part-time)Job Code: 2025-COMRS-007 Location: Milwaukee Department: Joshua Glover FT/PT...
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Peer Support
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Milwaukee, WI, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full timeTo apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: "APPLY NOW" Returning Applicant? Login NowStart Over with Job SearchWisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet). Peer Support (Part-time)Job Code: 2025-COMRS-007 Location: Milwaukee Department: Joshua Glover FT/PT...
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Peer Support
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Milwaukee, WI, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full timeTo apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: "APPLY NOW" Returning Applicant? Login NowStart Over with Job SearchWisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet). Peer Support (Part-time)Job Code: 2025-COMRS-007 Location: Milwaukee Department: Joshua Glover FT/PT...
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Peer Support
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Milwaukee, WI, United States Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. Full timeJob Responsibilities: Position Summary: The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a critical connection to participants during the pre- and post-release components of the re-entry process, and provides for support, mentoring, and education based on their lived experience with AODA and mental health issues. The Peer Support Specialist works closely with and...
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Milwaukee, WI, United States Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. Full timeJob Responsibilities: Position Summary: The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a critical connection to participants during the pre- and post-release components of the re-entry process, and provides for support, mentoring, and education based on their lived experience with AODA and mental health issues. The Peer Support Specialist works closely with and...
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Peer Support Specialist
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Milwaukee County, United States La Causa, Inc. Full timeLa Causa Social Services is committed to empowering youth and young adults with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs—as well as their families—through compassion, collaboration, and community-based support.We are seeking a motivated and recovery-focused Certified Peer Specialist to join our Youth Coordinated Opportunities for...
Peer Support
2 weeks ago
Position Summary :The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a critical connection to participants during the pre- and post-release components of the re-entry process, and provides for support, mentoring, and education based on their lived experience with AODA and mental health issues. The Peer Support Specialist works closely with and assists the staff to assess residents’ needs throughout their participation to ensure the greatest likelihood of success in their reintegration to the community from the Residential Reentry Center (RRC). This position serves as the link between residents and key resources within the community to meet their needs. Essential Functions: Maintain regular appointments with residents at Joshua Glover or in the community to assist in developing a viable plan for re-entering the community by establishing pro-social relationship and provide positive role-modeling. Empower residents to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future. Instill good work and personal hygiene habits in residents. Motivate residents to follow program expectations and house rules by using motivational incentives to reinforce positive behaviors/ achievements. Assist with transporting residents to appointments and approved community events. Monitor residents’ activities when taking them in the community. Assist with new resident’s intake and orientation. Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship for consumers. Facilitate Monthly House Meetings Facilitate a group. Offer individual check-ins with residents. Submit sign-in sheets and documentation for all activities with the residents. Provide feedback on additional activities to offer the residents. Occasionally perform pop-ins when off duty. Ability to work cooperatively with all staff. Attend training sessions as directed. Attend scheduled monthly All Staff meetings Flexible to work at any facility within the Residential Reentry Division as needed. All other duties as directed to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Job Qualifications: Minimal Qualifications: Must have a Peer Support Specialist Certification. Must clear Caregiver and Background checks, physical exam, and drug screen prior to hire. Must have valid driver’s license. Insured automobile preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with staff and residents. Ability to de-escalate crisis situations. Sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability issues. Ability to learn evidence based best practices and apply skills learned to all residents interactions. Other Job Information (if applicable): Working Conditions: Work is performed in an adult correctional halfway house setting. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a as the primary living environment for this population.
