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MILWAUKEE COUNTY-DAS Peer Specialist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Peer Specialist Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1671 Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Closing Date: March 22nd, 2024 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions Peer Specialist - ACT Team Behavioral Health Services Hourly Range: \$18.91 - \$27.41 Job Summary: The Peer Specialist will be an essential part of the service delivery for individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This position must be able to effectively provide guidance, coaching, and support to consumers and the professionals serving them based on their own lived experience with mental health and/or substance abuse. Job Duties: Provide expertise to the team about recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by consumers to have a satisfying life. Collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each consumer\'s point of view. Responsible to help maximize consumer choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Provide peer counseling and consultation to individual consumers, families, and other natural supports, using their own lived experience and recovery path to be in a helpful... For full info follow application link. Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2E19452D64034064