Professional Services Group (PSG) is seeking a to fill part-time and/or full time positions for a Peer Support Specialist in our West Allis office. The Peer Support Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to individuals with a history of mental health concerns and/or substance use to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The position services adult and youth referred through the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) in Milwaukee County. The position also supports and assists consumers in working toward their individualized recovery goals. The Peer support Specialist participates in Recovery Team Meetings and works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey.

Hours of the position may vary but are typically Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Some evening hours may be required depending on consumer availability.

WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a great team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development
• Great work-life balance
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing.

SALARY: $15 – 21/hour depending on experience and degree status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
• Provide support groups to interested service recipients.
• Provide support in connecting service recipients with community organizations and support groups.
• Attend youth/family team meetings.
• Complete billing and other documentation in accordance with Comprehensive Community Services standards.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Education and Training:

• At a minimum must possess a High School Diploma, but a Bachelors Degree is preferred.
• Must be certified through the State of Wisconsin as a Peer Support Specialist.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with adults and youth with mental illness and/or substance use disorders required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing work schedule.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and gender sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.
• Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.
• Ability to self motivate and remain on task.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the personnel policy and procedure manual.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including telephone, fax, copy machine, shredder and computers with various software programs.

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