Flexible Schedule Certified Peer Support Specialist

WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist embedded within the DHHS clinical program. The role provides peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use recovery goals, promoting wellness and self-direction.

The specialist will maintain documentation in Avatar and county systems, participate in supervision meetings, and collaborate with the DHHS team to empower peers through recovery-based services.

Qualifications

• Must have a high-school diploma.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements.
• Must pass a driving record background check to be eligible to drive in the community during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the individuals served, including being available by cell phone on nights and weekends.
• Provide individual peer support services for people involved in DHHS clinical outpatient services, in accordance with the peer’s individualized treatment and recovery plan.
• Act as a role model and demonstrate recovery techniques, including helping peers find self-help groups and build social skills.
• Link individuals to self-determined supports and resources within the Waukesha community and use natural/family supports in recovery.
• Attend DHHS treatment team and clinical supervision meetings to promote peers on their caseload with self-directed recovery tools.
• Support individuals to become experts of their own lived experience and participate in service decisions.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist embedded within the DHHS clinical program. The role provides peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use recovery goals, promoting wellness and self-direction.

The specialist will maintain documentation in Avatar and county systems, participate in supervision meetings, and collaborate with the DHHS team to empower peers through recovery-based services.