Recovery-Driven Peer Specialist for Community and Corrections

Wisconsin-Community-Services,-Inc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services seeks a Certified Peer Specialist for the DOC program serving Racine and Kenosha. This role uses personal recovery experience to engage participants, connect them to services, and support recovery goals.

Responsibilities include community-based outreach, documentation, collaboration with Probation Agents, and facilitating group discussions. The position requires care coordination, flexibility, and commitment to recovery principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Certified Peer Specialist training and current state certification needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Link individuals to self-determined supports and services across Racine/Kenosha.
• Contact individuals at least four times per month, with two in-person visits.
• Provide 1:1 peer support services to residents in Racine and Kenosha communities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Knowledge of substance use and mental

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services seeks a Certified Peer Specialist for the DOC program serving Racine and Kenosha. This role uses personal recovery experience to engage participants, connect them to services, and support recovery goals.

Responsibilities include community-based outreach, documentation, collaboration with Probation Agents, and facilitating group discussions. The position requires care coordination, flexibility, and commitment to recovery principles.