Remote Certified Peer Support Specialist – Recovery & Court

WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; Elkhorn (WI); Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for Walworth County Treatment Court. The role supports peers using lived experience, requiring certification within 6 months of hire and routine documentation in AWARDS.

The position is remote with a flexible 15-hour weekly schedule, involving court involvement and community-based outreach; compensation is $19.17 per hour and includes PTO, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certified peer support specialist with Wisconsin certification within 6 months of hire, or verification at hire.
• Ability to provide individual peer support services and document with AWARDS and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of individuals served, including availability by cell phone on nights and weekends.
• Provide individual peer support services for peers enrolled in Walworth OWI Treatment Court.
• Link individuals to self-determined supports and services in the Walworth area (mental health, substance use, family supports).
• Support peers to develop voice and choice in service participation and recovery.
• Complete court reports for all individuals weekly.
• Attend Treatment Court sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in AWARDS, including needs assessments and progress notes.
• Turn in program spreadsheets and ensure AWARDS/Billing/Activity Reports match.
• Complete agency trainings within timelines.
• Participate in monthly in-person team meetings.
• Assist Program Manager with community-building and recovery activities.
• Attend trainings and conferences as required.
• Coordinate with Wisconsin Department of Corrections and partner agencies; communicate progress notes monthly.
• Regular driving for duties and community outreach.

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for Walworth County Treatment Court. The role supports peers using lived experience, requiring certification within 6 months of hire and routine documentation in AWARDS.

The position is remote with a flexible 15-hour weekly schedule, involving court involvement and community-based outreach; compensation is $19.17 per hour and includes PTO, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.