Remote Certified Peer Support Specialist Treatment Court

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Elkhorn (WI); Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

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Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support services to individuals in the Walworth OWI Treatment Court program in Elkhorn.

The role uses lived experience to support peers on their recovery journey and requires independent judgement, supervision, and documentation in AWARDS and related reports. The position is remote/telework with a flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the individuals served, including being available by cell phone on nights and weekends.
• Provide individual peer support services for people enrolled in the Walworth OWI Treatment Court Program.
• Link individuals to a variety of self-determined supports and services within the Walworth area, including mental health, substance use support, natural/ family supports.
• Support individuals to become the expert of their own lived experience and develop a voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery.
• Complete court reports for all individuals each week
• Attend Treatment Court
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date accurate documentation of all contacts in AWARDS, including completing the needs and interest assessment, progress notes with peers, and all collateral contacts.
• Required to turn in program spreadsheets in an accurate and timely fashion. AWARDS, Billing, and Activity Reports must match.
• Complete all agency training as required within the agency timelines.
• Attend and participate in monthly in-person team meetings as required.
• Assist Program Manager with planning and participate in community building and recovery activities and events.
• Attend in-service training and conferences as required.
• Interaction with outside agencies, including Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Agents of Record maintaining regular communication with the agents, including emailing all progress notes at the end of each month; and community-based organizations for resources and support to people served.
• This position requires regular driving for work-related duties and community outreach.

Skills

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support services to individuals in the Walworth OWI Treatment Court program in Elkhorn.

The role uses lived experience to support peers on their recovery journey and requires independent judgement, supervision, and documentation in AWARDS and related reports. The position is remote/telework with a flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends may be needed.