Maternal Health Recovery Coach (Peer)

WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services Milwaukee is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help pregnant women and new mothers facing substance use and related life challenges. You will use your lived experience to provide coaching, advocacy, and recovery support in homes and community settings.

You will collaborate with a care team, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision and trainings to promote hope, wellness, and engagement in services.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience with mental health, substance use, co-occurring, or related life challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must meet background and reference checks.
• Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and insurance.
• Experience with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 peer support in homes and community settings using lived experience to build trust and promote recovery.
• Help navigate systems of care and advocate for participants.
• Identify strengths, barriers, goals, and priorities with participants and families.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop plans and crisis supports.
• Provide coaching, education, and practical support for wellness and problem solving.
• Document interactions and progress in the EMR within 24 hours.

Skills

Lived experience

Strong communication

Driver's license

Community engagement

Milwaukee County BH Services knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services Milwaukee is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help pregnant women and new mothers facing substance use and related life challenges. You will use your lived experience to provide coaching, advocacy, and recovery support in homes and community settings.

You will collaborate with a care team, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision and trainings to promote hope, wellness, and engagement in services.