Peer Support Specialist (Kenosha)

Professional Services Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Services Group in Kenosha, WI seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support adults in Day Treatment/IOP. The role promotes recovery, mentors clients, and works within a multi-disciplinary team to help individuals reach personal recovery goals.

Requires Wisconsin certification or in-process status, HS diploma, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within Kenosha County. Typical schedule is Mon-Fri; there is potential for hybrid/remote work when in-person meetings

Qualifications

• Must be certified or in the process of being certified as a Peer Support Specialist in Wisconsin.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable daily transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of the person's recovery team.
• Communicate and support family teams and providers.
• Share recovery information and insights with recipients.
• Advocate in schools and the community; assist in crisis situations.
• Facilitate support groups and connect with community organizations.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Safely transport clients when needed and observe traffic laws.

Skills

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team with Professional Services Group!

PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming. We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Day Treatment/IOP program in Kenosha, WI.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to individuals with a history of substance use to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The position serves adults referred through the Day Treatment/IOP programs and supports and assists consumers in working toward their individualized recovery goals and works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF OUR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Participate as an integral part of the person's identified recovery team.
• Communicate, collaborate, and support providers of family teams.
• Provide recipients with information and insight about recovery.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate in school, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
• Provide support groups to interested service recipients and support in connecting service recipients with community organizations.
• Attend team meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws and safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: PSG Kenosha Clinic and offices. Local travel is required as needed within Kenosha County and will receive mileage reimbursement. Recovery Specialists have the opportunity to work hybrid/remote when in person meetings are not scheduled.

SCHEDULE: Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evening hours to accommodate client's availability and schedules.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY: $18.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status