Trauma-Informed Peer Support Advocate

Community Care Network; Town of Vermont (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Career Training and Development

Collaborative and engaging team meets

Job summary

Community Care Network is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work with Rutland DCF and families in Rutland County. This role leverages lived experience to provide hope, advocacy, and recovery-focused support within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with caregivers, attending court dates and meetings, and connecting families with housing, counseling, and essential resources while maintaining confidential EMR documentation and participating in supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to complete Peer Support state certification.
• Personal lived experience with child welfare, mental health, or related systems.
• Understanding of peer support values: mutuality, empowerment, respect.
• Ability to work in community settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, non-judgmental peer support as a mentor and role model.
• Empower caregivers through goal setting and planning, including wellness and reunification planning.
• Support individuals with complex histories in developing coping strategies.
• Facilitate peer support groups and educational activities.
• Accompany clients to court dates, DCF meetings, evaluations, and visits.
• Help caregivers access housing, transportation, counseling, and services.
• Conduct outreach in homes, offices, and community sites.
• Maintain EMR documentation in compliance with standards.
• Engage in supervision, trainings, and interagency collaborations.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Peer support values

Communication

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Professional judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Care Network is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work with Rutland DCF and families in Rutland County. This role leverages lived experience to provide hope, advocacy, and recovery-focused support within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with caregivers, attending court dates and meetings, and connecting families with housing, counseling, and essential resources while maintaining confidential EMR documentation and participating in supervision.