Certified Peer Support Specialist - Walworth County Treatment Court

Job Code: 2026-CSCA-014 | Location: Elkhorn | Department: Walworth County | Part Time

About the role

This position provides certified peer support services to peers assigned to their caseload, using their lived experience to walk alongside the peers in their recovery journey and supporting them while they are on supervision. The position requires some level of independent judgement and decision-making ability in the course of their work to support peers and work with them to determine interventions they need to meet their goals. The Peer Support Specialist must be certified through the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire, unless already certified with verification at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the individuals served, including being available by cell phone on nights and weekends.
• Provide individual peer support services for people enrolled in the Walworth OWI Treatment Court Program.
• Link individuals to a variety of self-determined supports and services within the Walworth area, including mental health, substance use support, natural/family supports.
• Support individuals to become the expert of their own lived experience and develop a voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery.
• Complete court reports for all individuals each week.
• Attend Treatment Court.
• Maintain up-to-date accurate documentation of all contacts in AWARDS, including completing the needs and interest assessment, progress notes with peers, and all collateral contacts.
• Turn in program spreadsheets in an accurate and timely fashion; AWARDS, Billing, and Activity Reports must match.
• Complete all agency training as required within the agency timelines.
• Attend and participate in monthly in-person team meetings as required.
• Assist Program Manager with planning and participate in community building and recovery activities and events.
• Attend in-service training and conferences as required.
• Interact with outside agencies, including Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Agents of Record, maintaining regular communication with the agents, including emailing all progress notes at the end of each month; and community-based organizations for resources and support to people served.
• Regular driving for work-related duties and community outreach.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Support Specialist through the State of Wisconsin (certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire unless already certified with verification at the time of hire).
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including availability by cell phone on nights and weekends.
• Regular driving for work-related duties and community outreach.
• Ability to perform community-based work, including home visits and other community-based locations; must be able to go up and downstairs, stand, sit, and get in and out of and drive their own vehicle.
• Remote work performed from the employee’s residence, including computer use and documentation.

Schedule

• 15 hours per week.
• Typical work schedule is between 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with flexibility to meet the schedule needs of the peers served, which may include some evenings and weekend work (mostly phone, limited face-to-face contact).
• All hours worked outside normal business hours must be pre-approved by the Peer Support Program Manager.

Physical Demands

The position is remote, with work performed in the community or from the employee’s residence. Community-based work includes home visits and other locations; must be able to navigate stairs, stand, sit, and drive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is remote, with office tasks performed at the employee’s residence, including desk work and computer use. Travel is required for community engagement with peers and completing required documentation for billable activities.