Recovery Coach & Reentry Advocate

Attic Correctional Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ATTIC Correctional Services is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist in Madison, WI. You will provide pro-recovery, pro-social support to clients in ACS Madison residential programs, utilizing lived experience to guide and inspire constructive coping and wellness skills.

You will visit three Madison locations weekly, connect clients to resources, and support reentry goals while adhering to safety protocols and secular program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach under Wisconsin statutes.
• At least one year of experience in social services, reentry services, or recovery services.
• At least one year of providing peer support services to justice-involved individuals preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with team members in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Encouragement in sobriety and positive reintegration in the community.
• Individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching, and support.
• Provide a weekly group for clients at each house focusing on community resources, employment, and similar skills.
• Outreach to individuals new to the program.
• Personal guidance in the completion of daily living skills and life skills such as job- and housing-searches.
• Linkage to community supports and informal networks that enhance each client’s recovery and progress.
• Education in how to develop and maintain personal networks.
• Assistance with goal-setting and goal-attainment based on each individual’s needs and priorities.
• Fostering positive self-advocacy and self-efficacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Judgment

Education

Peer Specialist Certification

One year of social services experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATTIC Correctional Services is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist in Madison, WI. You will provide pro-recovery, pro-social support to clients in ACS Madison residential programs, utilizing lived experience to guide and inspire constructive coping and wellness skills.

You will visit three Madison locations weekly, connect clients to resources, and support reentry goals while adhering to safety protocols and secular program guidelines.