Recovery Coach for Housing & Wellness

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for Housing Support Services in Milwaukee. The role focuses on recovery-oriented engagement, strength-based assessments, and collaboration with the care team to promote wellness and independent living skills.

The position requires lived recovery experience, Wisconsin peer-specialist credentials, and strong communication. You will provide 1:1 support, lead group sessions, and document progress in HMIS while

Qualifications

• Provide supportive, recovery-oriented engagement.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.
• Experience with activities of daily living and independent living skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work with unhoused individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based assessments and ongoing peer support.
• Lead recovery-focused groups under supervision.
• Document in Clarity HMIS and maintain case files.
• Assist with independent living skills development.
• Coordinate with care coordinator to promote recovery.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Empathy and listening

Strong communication

Motivational interviewing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wisconsin Peer Specialist Training

Certified Peer Specialist (WI)

Tools

Clarity HMIS

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for Housing Support Services in Milwaukee. The role focuses on recovery-oriented engagement, strength-based assessments, and collaboration with the care team to promote wellness and independent living skills.

The position requires lived recovery experience, Wisconsin peer-specialist credentials, and strong communication. You will provide 1:1 support, lead group sessions, and document progress in HMIS while