Peer Support Specialist (Kenosha)

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible hours

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401k and profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Day Treatment/IOP program. You will mentor adults with a history of substance use, promote recovery, and work within a multidisciplinary team to help clients reach personal goals.

The role requires Wisconsin certification or in-progress certification, a high school diploma, reliable daily transportation, and a valid driver’s license. Evening hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or in the process of being certified as a Wisconsin Peer Support Specialist.
• Must have a high school diploma / GED / equivalent.
• Must have reliable daily transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator for individuals in recovery.
• Develop peer-to-peer relationships and support individualized recovery goals.
• Participate as part of a recovery team and connect clients with community resources.
• Attend team meetings and provide information about recovery to clients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

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.
• 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

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