Recovery Activities Coordinator (Peer-Run Center)

Our-Space; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Our Space, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Peer-Run Center Activities Coordinator. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with compensation of $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

The position focuses on planning daily groups, developing engaging activities, and promoting recovery in a welcoming peer-supported environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, lived recovery experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, human services, or a closely related field.
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, organize, and facilitate engaging groups and activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation, track program outcomes, and meet established deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record in accordance with agency requirements.
• Ability and willingness to safely transport participants as required.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centered, and peer-driven services.
• Dependability, flexibility, creativity, and a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate daily groups, workshops, and recovery-focused activities.
• Develop creative, engaging programming that promotes wellness, coping skills, independent living, social interaction, recreation, and personal growth.
• Introduce innovative activities that reflect participants’ interests, strengths, and individual recovery goals.
• Coordinate educational opportunities, special events, recreational activities, and community outings.
• Maintain an organized daily activity schedule that encourages consistent participation.
• Incorporate participant feedback and ideas into program planning and development.
• Identify opportunities to enhance programming, increase engagement, and improve the overall participant experience.
• Create and maintain a warm, welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals feel comfortable, respected, and valued.
• Establish positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, connection, and meaningful participation.
• Support individuals in identifying strengths, overcoming barriers, developing life skills, and working toward self-directed recovery goals.
• Promote independence, self-advocacy, personal choice, and community involvement.
• Appropriately utilize personal lived experience to inspire hope and demonstrate the possibilities of recovery.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered, and culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a supportive atmosphere.
• Complete required participant documentation, attendance records, program outcomes, and reports accurately and within established timelines.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and progress toward program goals.
• Collect and maintain measurable outcomes to support program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Communicate program updates, participant needs, and recommendations to agency leadership.
• Ensure documentation and programming comply with agency policies and applicable requirements.
• Safely transport participants to and from approved community outings, activities, and authorized program events.
• Follow all agency transportation procedures and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, service providers, and local resources.
• Identify community partnerships and opportunities that expand participants’ access to meaningful experiences.
• Represent Our Space, Inc. professionally within the community.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, human services, or a closely related field

Master’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or a related field

Job description

Our Space, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Peer-Run Center Activities Coordinator. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with compensation of $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

The position focuses on planning daily groups, developing engaging activities, and promoting recovery in a welcoming peer-supported environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, lived recovery experience, and