PSL - Certified Peer Specialist - CCS - Part Time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Wisconsin Community Services

Job Summary

The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Certified Peer Support Specialist provides Part-time support to adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs. The position is responsible for supporting, educating, and mentoring individuals enrolled in CCS services. The Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a coach or mentor, using their own lived experience in recovery to provide guidance and role modeling that support wellness, purpose, meaningful relationships, and personal growth throughout the recovery process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the CCS team providing peer support to individuals with mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs.
• Use personal life and recovery experience to role model wellness, self-direction, and recovery.
• Build person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed relationships that empower individuals to meet their recovery goals.
• Offer a range of peer support services that promote skill development, self-advocacy, and support for both individuals and their families.
• Participate in Recovery Team meetings to develop and monitor individualized recovery plans.
• Ensure individuals have access to transportation for CCS-related appointments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Ensure timely and appropriate case file management.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.

• Adhere to agency policies and procedures; maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.

Job Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Experience serving people with mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs.
• Completion of a State of Wisconsin-approved Peer Specialist Training and current State Certification as a Peer Specialist.
• Meet all PSL requirements for criminal and caregiver background checks, driver’s record, and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Actively in recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring needs, and willing to share personal recovery experiences.
• Knowledge and experience support individuals in recovery from mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, interviewing, and rapport-building skills; navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to multitask; use time and resources efficiently to ensure high-quality CCS service delivery.
• Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission and values.
• Conduct self ethically and professionally in all interactions. Maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with staff, individuals served, and external partners.
• Adhere to agency Code of Conduct, Core Values, and all relevant policies and procedures and funding source requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position is mobile, with some time spent in the community, including transporting consumers, conducting home visits, and attending meetings. Driving throughout Milwaukee County. Able to navigate stairs as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment and in the community, serving adults. Some of the work is done at a desk using a computer; it also requires outreach in the community and to individuals’ homes. Several hours per day may be spent driving; the average is 20 hours per week; a flexible work schedule includes some hours outside the regular work schedule as needed.

PSL is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.