Certified Peer Support Specialist

• Professional Services Group is now hiring for the part-time Peer Support Specialist!
• Are you looking for a part-time role where you can make a real difference in your community?
• Are you passionate about helping others achieve their greatest potential?
• Join our team with Professional Services Group!
• PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming.
• We are seeking a part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our CCS Ancillary Services program.
• JOB SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Ancillary Services program uses goal-oriented interventions to support youth and adult consumers who are struggling in various aspects of their lives.
• The Certified Peer Support Specialist works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey.
• As the Peer Support Specialist, you will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to adult individuals with a history of substance abuse to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse.
• The Peer Support Specialist must be able to share your personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST: 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.
• SALARY: $19.00-22.00 per hour LOCATION: West Allis, Wisconsin.
• Local travel throughout the Milwaukee County area is required to meet with clients within the home and other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.
• SCHEDULE: Part-time 12-20 hours per week.
• Work hours are flexible and based upon assigned client availability.
• Most hours will be during the Monday-Friday workweek, with occasional weekend hours based upon client need.
• Why work with psg/Cip?
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance.
• Work culture that values not only the well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff Benefits offered to part-time employees include: 401(k) and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

tags

recovery services, recovery support, peer support, certified peer support, recovery journey, CCS, comprehensive community services, support group