Recovery Peer Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• 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.

SALARY

$19.00-22.00 per hour

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.

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.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• 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
• Benefits offered to part-time employees include: 401(k) and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

REQUIREMENTS

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

BENEFITS

• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)