Certified Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Professional Services Group is now hiring for a part-time Peer Support Specialist. PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming. We are seeking a part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our CCS Ancillary Services program. The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Ancillary Services program uses goal-oriented interventions to support youth and adult consumers who are struggling in various aspects of their lives. The Certified Peer Support Specialist works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey. As the Peer Support Specialist, you will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to adult individuals with a history of substance abuse to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must be able to share your personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. LOCATION: West Allis, Wisconsin. Local travel throughout the Milwaukee County area is required to meet with clients within the home and other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral part of the person's identified recovery team.
• Communicate, collaborate, and support providers of family teams.
• Provide information as to the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Provide recipients with information and insight about recovery.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate in school, work, the community, and during emergency and crisis situations as appropriate.
• Provide support in connecting service recipients with community organizations and support groups.
• Attend team meetings as needed.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Requirements

• Must be certified, or in the process of being certified, through the State of Wisconsin as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• At minimum, must have a high school diploma / GED / equivalent.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Work culture that values not only the well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

$19.00-22.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time 12-20 hours per week. Work hours are flexible and based upon assigned client availability. Most hours will be during the Monday-Friday workweek, with occasional weekend hours based upon client need.