Certified Peer Support Specialist - Housing Support Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Wisconsin Community Services
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Job Description
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Position Summary: This position provides supportive, recovery-oriented interaction and engagement to people enrolled in the Supported Housing Program. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for serving people in collaboration with the care coordinator to ensure people enrolled in the program are able to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move forward in their journey of recovery. The role of the Peer Support Specialist is that of a coach or mentor who through his or her lived recovery experiences, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary to promote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and the insight necessary to move forward. Essential Functions:
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Program-Specific Duties
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a diverse setting interacting with homeless individuals with substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring needs. Must have good communication skills, be flexible, patient and compassionate and maintain confidential information. Must have the ability to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision but must be a strong team player as well. Ability to multi-task, take initiative and apply knowledge to variety of circumstances.
Minimal Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist Training
- Certified in Wisconsin as a Certified Peer Specialist or become certified within one year of hire.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Lived experience with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs and knowledge of recovery principles.
- Valid driver’s license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements.
- Meet all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver background, driver’s record, and reference checks.
Work Relationship and Scope:
Reports directly to the Director of Adult Behavioral Health Services. Interacts and maintains good working relationship with WCS staff, individuals served by the program, and the general public.
Personal Attributes:
Follow agency Code of Conduct and Core Values; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, residents and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; positive attitude and interpersonal skills; dependable; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily at the supported housing site serving people with mental health, substance use and life needs. Work schedule to meet the needs of the people being served.
Physical Demands:
Ability to be mobile. Work activities involve movement within the community. It requires an ability to go up and down stairs and lift/carry 20 pounds.
Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.