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WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Certified Peer Support Specialist 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 - Conditional Release - Waukesha Court Services Job Code:2024-CSCA-008 Location:Waukesha Department:Waukesha Adult & Juvenile Services FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Position Summary: This position must be filled with a Certified Peer Support Specialist with lived experience with mental health, substance use or co-occurring needs, and the person must be in recovery. The position will work with people involved with Conditional Release services, supporting them with their needs and recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will utilize their own unique lived experience to engage people they serve and guide them to the path of recovery in every interaction. This position reports to the Coordinator of Peer Support Services - Court Services and works remote in the community. The position must haveformal training in the peer specialist model of support and pass the State of Wisconsin certification exam prior to hire. Essential Functions: Peer Support Specialists support all individuals with 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. Link individuals enrolled in the Conditional Release program to a variety of self-determined supports and services within the areas, including traditional mental health services such as case management, psychiatry and individual therapy, mutual aid support groups, natural supports and discover other kinds of healing and/or purposeful activities that may contribute to the recovery process. Maintain a combination of both in person and virtual meetings. Provide 1:1 peer support services to people enrolled in Conditional Release program within the assigned community (including their home and other community-based locations). Assist the individual in exploring goals and priorities while participating in the peer support program. From a recovery perspective, provide a strength-based review of an individual\'s abilities, strengths, and assets. Encourage individuals to become the expert of their own lived experiences and develop voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery. Support individuals in navigating systems of care and encourage the participant to communicate with other services providers, Conditional Release Case Managers, to allow for maximum self-determination and dignity in care. Responsible for accurate documentation and... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9B5445E1776944E0