Peer Support Specialist

Catholic Charities of Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Indemnity Insurance

FSAs and HSA

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO

Holidays

Employee Referral Programs

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Madison is hiring a Peer Support Specialist in Madison, WI.

The role centers on supporting individuals completing residential programs, using lived recovery experience to guide aftercare planning and connect clients with housing, health services, and community resources.

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 and community resources.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care philosophy.
• Understanding of boundaries related to recovery processes.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lived experience with recovery

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist certification

Job description

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

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.
Catholic Charities 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.