Peer Support Specialist

Jimmy Jazz; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability (working 20+ hrs

Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemn

FSAs and HSA

403(b) Retirement Plan (6% match after

PTO (working 20+ hours)

10 Holidays (working 20+ hours)

Employee Referral Programs

Job summary

Catholic Charities is actively hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist in Madison, Wisconsin. The role leverages lived recovery experience to guide clients who have completed residential programming through their recovery journey and toward community resources.

You will provide one-on-one support, help with housing, employment, health services, and other resources, and maintain confidentiality while documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist, with at least one year's experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Good knowledge of best practices for substance use recovery.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Boundaries related to personal recovery, 12-step and professional treatment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with active listening.

Responsibilities

• Help clients create and navigate their aftercare plan from residential services, identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Offer one-on-one peer support, sharing personal experiences to foster hope and resilience.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources related to housing, employment, health, and treatment.
• Help clients arrange medical appointments, therapy, support groups, and other resources.
• Provide coaching, emotional, and moral support to clients.
• Report concerns about health and safety to professionals in the aftercare plan.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate records of client encounters and progress.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Lived experience recovery

Communication skills

Problem solving

Trauma-informed care

Boundaries & 12-step awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 810 W Olin Ave,Madison, WI, 53715,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

5 Door Recovery has an immediate opening for a full time Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist provides support, encouragement, and assistance to individuals who have completed programming at 5 Door Recovery. Utilizing their own lived experiences, the Peer Support Specialist will help clients navigate their recovery journey, connect with resources, and build a supportive community.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!

Starting pay is $21.15per hour, commensurate with experience.

• Health
• Vision
• Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability (working 20+ hours)
• Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20+ hours)
• FSAs and HSA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
• PTO (working 20+ hours)
• 10 Holidays (working 20+ hours)
• Employee Referral Programs

Principal Accountabilities

• Help clients create and navigate their aftercare plan from residential services, working with them to identify and achieve their personal recovery goals using appropriate coping methods and rehabilitation strategies with the client.
• Offer one-on-one peer support to clients, sharing personal experiences to foster hope and resilience.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing necessary resources related to housing, employment, physical and mental health, and additional treatment.
• Help clients arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client.
• Provide coaching, emotional, and moral support to clients.
• Report concerns about health and safety to relevant professionals identified in the aftercare plan.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
• Keep accurate records of client encounters, monitoring and documenting client progress towards aftercare plan goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist, with at least one year's experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Good knowledge of the best practices for substance use recovery and recovery resources available within the community.
• An understanding of and ability to follow the philosophy of trauma-informed care.
• Clear understanding of boundaries related to personal recovery, 12-step self-help, and professional treatment.
• Problem solving skills to help clients overcome obstacles to their continued recovery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated skills in active listening.

Summary

Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.