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WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Certified Peer Support Specialist Keys in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning Applicant? Login Now Start Over with Job Search Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Certified Peer Support Specialist - Keys to Independence (KTI) Job Code:2024-SPECIALI-029 Location:Milwaukee Department:Keys to Independence FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Position Summary: This position provides supportive, recovery-oriented interaction and engagement to people enrolled in the Keys to Independence Program. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for serving people in collaboration with the case manager 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: From a recovery perspective, provide a strength-based assessment of an individual\'s abilities, strengths, assets, and needs. Support people enrolled in the Keys to Independence Program complete a Personal Recovery Crisis Prevention Plan and Individualized Served Plan in the person\'s own words and review and update those documents every 6 months. Support people enrolled in the Keys to Independence Program complete Pre- and Post- tests every 6 months. Monitor the ADL (Activities of Daily Living). Assist the resident with completing ADLs as needed. Provide observation of individual\'s capacity and functioning and report any changes to the case management team. Responsible for accurate documentation in Clarity the Homeless Management Information System and maintaining case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Work with individual\'s collateral and community contacts to promote continuity of care. Participate in visits with the individual as necessary to engage him or her in the recovery process. Assist people in their process of stabilization and recovery. Facilitate psychosocial or other self-help, recovery-based groups to engage individuals in recognizing and understanding early triggers or signs of relapse and assist in the development of coping strategies. Act as a role model for the people being served. 1:1 interaction with individuals and wellness checks as needed. Using de-escalation techniques, intervene as necessary to prevent harmful situations or behaviors from escalating. Utilize Motivational interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths-Based Recovery and Harm Reduction as primary skills/tools to enhance resident\'s participation and success. Active listening and positive communication... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0E37BC6D28A6476A

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