Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist - Flexible

Professional Services Group; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit sharing

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Professional Services Group in West Allis, WI is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the CCS Ancillary Services program. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals in recovery and help them reach personal goals.

You should be able to share your recovery experience, build authentic peer-to-peer relationships, and advocate for clients in schools, workplaces, and the community.

Qualifications

• Must be certified, or in the process of being certified, through the State of Wisconsin as a Peer Support Specialist
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• At minimum, must have a high school diploma / GED / equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral part of the person's identified recovery team.
• Communicate, collaborate, and support providers of family teams.
• Provide information as to the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Provide recipients with information and insight about recovery.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate in school, work, the community, and during emergency and crisis situations as appropriate.
• Provide support in connecting service recipients with community organizations and support groups.
• Attend team meetings as needed.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Wisconsin Peer Support Certification

Job description

Professional Services Group in West Allis, WI is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the CCS Ancillary Services program. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals in recovery and help them reach personal goals.

You should be able to share your recovery experience, build authentic peer-to-peer relationships, and advocate for clients in schools, workplaces, and the community.