Youth Recovery Peer Specialist - Certified & Community-Based

La Causa , Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,796 - 40,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Birthday leave

Paid leave

Job summary

La Causa Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to support youth engaged in CORE and CCS services. Leverage lived recovery experience to foster trust, guide goal setting, and connect youth to community supports.

The role emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed care, collaboration with clinicians and families, and meticulous documentation to meet program and legal requirements. Flexible hours and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
• Wisconsin Peer Specialist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one community-based support to youth in CORE/CCS services.
• Foster trust using lived recovery experience to empower youth.
• Support crisis planning and connect to community resources.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Cultural competency

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

La Causa Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to support youth engaged in CORE and CCS services. Leverage lived recovery experience to foster trust, guide goal setting, and connect youth to community supports.

The role emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed care, collaboration with clinicians and families, and meticulous documentation to meet program and legal requirements. Flexible hours and comprehensive benefits are offered.