Healing Center Peer Specialist

Forest County Potawatomi Community • Crandon, WI

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About The Position

The Healing Center Peer Specialist assists residents with daily activities and helps ensure their safety under the direction of the Transitional Living Program Manager. The role participates in group activities and may facilitate groups with residents. It uses a trauma-informed approach and includes sharing personal experience with mental health and/or recovery.

Requirements

• Must have achieved and maintained absolute sobriety for a minimum of two continuous years.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens.
• Proof of immunizations is required; immunizations and testing are provided upon hire.
• CPR certification and Wisconsin Peer Support training are required as a condition of employment and will be provided.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience in a halfway house, residential facility, or similar setting with an AODA and mental health population.

Responsibilities

• Establish healing and professional relationships with residents.
• Transport residents to appointments and activities.
• Help residents identify their personal interests, goals, and strengths.
• Demonstrate understanding of ethics and boundaries.
• Assist residents with problem solving.
• Maintain resident records, program records, and other required materials.
• Use active listening and motivational interviewing when communicating with residents.
• Help identify barriers to residents’ full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers in relation to mental health and/or recovery.
• Use trauma-informed care and share personal experiences with mental health and/or recovery.
• Provide resources to help meet residents’ needs.
• Support and advocate for clients.
• Participate in group activities and facilitate groups with residents as needed.
• Assist residents with daily activities and help ensure their safety.

Benefits

• Approximately five weeks of paid time off annually.
• Three weeks of paid holidays.
• Premium-free health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED