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NEWCAP - GREEN BAY Certified Peer Support Specialist in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has lived the experience of mental health, substance use or co-occurring needs, is in recovery, has had formal training in the peer specialist model of support, and has passed the State of Wisconsin certification exam to be certified upon hire. Peer Specialists work 1:1 with people enrolled in the DOC Peer Specialist Program as they identify their needs throughout their recovery journeys. Peer Specialists utilize their own unique lived experience to engage the people they are serving and role model recovery during each interaction. Peer Specialists support all individuals in the following goals: improve quality of life for individuals, promote individuals\' recovery, increase individuals\' ability to effectively deal with challenges and problem solve crises, increase individuals\' ability to manage stressors outside an inpatient hospital setting and assist individuals in navigating between system access points and levels of care. The individual must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. Knowledge of agency and local resources available to clients. Ability to make independent decisions based on understanding of agency requirements and limitations. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two (2) continuous years of engagement with mental health and substance use disorder recovery process No hospitalizations for substance use disorder or mental health in the past two years Lived experience or employment in the criminal justice system (preferred) Must not be under supervision of the WI Department of Corrections or under Federal Supervision Valid driver\'s license, operating vehicle, and auto insurance ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: HR@newcap.org Apply Online: www.newcap.org