Peer/Support Advisor

Wellpoint Care Network•Milwaukee, WI

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive. Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma. That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three to Five years’ experience in child and family welfare.
Experience with and/or as a youth in foster care required.
Ability to engage others in conversation and information sharing.
Ability to share lived experience with youth who may share similar experience(s)
Skills in advocacy and communicating with large groups.
Demonstrate the ability to understand, work, and communicate effectively and respectfully with all individuals.
Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred. Relevant experience may be considered equivalent to a degree.
Experience making connections and interacting with community groups and representatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet face to face (and/or virtually) with program youth to create peer connections in their homes and the community.
Have a flexible schedule to accommodate the times when youth are available, including occasional weekends.
Share lived experiences or use lived experiences to help guide youth to positive resources and supports in the community and benefit their needs.
Be available to assist program youth in self-advocacy in their life, such as with landlords and or employers, by being assertive and addressing concerns in a respectful manner.
Introduce youth to the Youth Advisory Council and encourage their participation in meetings and events that will help their voice be heard on a local and state level regarding foster care.
Provide coaching and modeling for youth to help them learn how to communicate their concerns/opinions effectively with others.
Invite new SIL Youth to become members of YAC, or engage in their activities.
Assist with youth transitions into and out of the program including all tasks to be done within the first 60 days in the program, moving into or out of their SIL placement, and obtaining items needed for successful placement.
Seeks out new resources in the community, thinking outside of the box to support the youth in developing a network of caring connections.
Assist with community events to engage eligible youth such as resource fairs, health fairs, and community meetings.
Participates in program as well as overall Agency activities to support/develop integrity and growth of participants and program.
Acts as a positive ambassador for the program as well as advocates for the needs of young adults aging out of care within Wellpoint, stakeholder systems and in the community.
Provides accurate, professional, timely documentation for all program participants.
Utilizes CoBRIS and eWiSACWIS to document case activities as required.
Maintains database of measurable outcomes for engagement, and enrollment.
All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees and workgroups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.
Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as required.
Other duties as assigned including serving in a coverage role for other department members.
Completion of all agency required trainings, weekly supervision with SIL Supervisor, and attend weekly team meeting. Additional training and coaching provided by leadership as needed or appropriate.