Peer Support Specialist - Certified

Lutheran Social Services; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote flexibility

Part-time schedule

Weekly supervision

FCT Peer Endorsement Certification

+$1/hour bilingual Spanish speakers

+$1.50/hour after FCT endorsement

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services in Wisconsin is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges. This hybrid remote, part-time role offers flexible scheduling and weekly supervision.

As part of the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Program serving Milwaukee and Sheboygan counties, you will collaborate with treatment teams, maintain documentation, and advance a peer-support approach using the FCT model.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet LSS driving and insurance requirements.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to individuals and families engaged in substance use recovery.
• Partner with families using the evidence-based FCT model.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, community partners, and support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation.
• Participate in weekly supervision, team meetings, and peer reviews.
• Provide flexible support, including some evening appointments and participation in an on-call support rotation.

Education

Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents?

Certified Peer Support Specialist (Hybrid Remote, Part-Time/As Needed)

Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Program | Milwaukee & Sheboygan Counties

Are you a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist passionate about supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges? Join Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) and use your lived experience to help families heal, grow, and thrive in their communities.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Hybrid remote flexibility with community-based work
• Part-time, as-needed schedule
• Weekly individual and team supervision
• Opportunity to complete the FCT Peer Endorsement Certification
• Additional pay incentives:
  • +\$1/hour for bilingual Spanish speakers
  • +\$1.50/hour upon completion of FCT Peer Endorsement Certification
• Meaningful work that helps families remain safely together and overcome generational trauma

What You'll Do

• Provide peer support services to individuals and families engaged in substance use recovery.
• Partner with families using the evidence-based FCT model.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, community partners, and support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation.
• Participate in weekly supervision, team meetings, and peer reviews.
• Provide flexible support, including some evening appointments and participation in an on-call support rotation.

Qualifications

Required

• Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet LSS driving and insurance requirements
• Successful completion of background check

Preferred

• Experience working with family systems, trauma, mental health, and/or substance use disorders
• Bilingual Spanish skills

Our Mission

At LSS, we believe every person has strengths, resilience, and the ability to succeed. When you join our team, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to ensuring everyone has the support they need to live independently and thrive.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Education

High School Diploma/ GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

WI Cert. Peer Spec. (required)