Certified Peer Support Specialist

Professional Services Group•Kenosha, WI

2d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring a part-time Peer Support Specialist! Are you passionate about helping others achieve their greatest potential? Are you looking for a meaningful part-time position to make a real difference in your community? Join our team with Professional Services Group! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming. JOB SUMMARY: The Adult CCS Service Facilitation program provides intensive case management services to adult clients who have significant mental health and/or substance use needs and diagnoses. The Certified Peer Support Specialist works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey. Clients are supported through the success of their goals by a flexible array of community-based services. These services incorporate a wraparound model of service delivery to assist the person in living their best possible life, reducing the impact of their mental health and/or substance abuse disorder, and assisting the person in their journey to recovery. As the Peer Support Specialist, you will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals with a history of substance abuse to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.

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.

Responsibilities

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.