Certified Peer Specialist
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Job Location:
Wausau, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Now Hiring: Certified Peer Specialist
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI
Location: Wisconsin (communityâbased role with local travel)
Hours: Partâtime 20 hours/week (potential to grow to fullâtime)
LSS is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our missionâdriven team! If youre passionate about advocacy recovery and empowering others this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
As a Peer Specialist youll provide advocacy referrals crisis intervention and problemâsolving support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders. Youll use your training and lived experience to walk alongside clients on their recovery journey.
This position supports our Forensic Team serving individuals in the Opening Avenues to ReâEntry Success (OARS) and Conditional Release programs. Using a collaborative teamâbased approach we partner with community organizations to help participants build stability and the skills needed to thrive in the community.
This is a partâtime role (20 hours/week) with the potential to grow into fullâtime.
Direct Service Requirements
(Required for all employees providing direct services)
Promote client independence and growth in alignment with service plans.
Provide services using a traumaâinformed personâcentered approach.
Utilize evidenceâbased practices approved by the agency and funders.
Complete time reporting accurately and consistently.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(Not allâinclusive; duties may evolve as needed)
Teach coping and wellness strategies related to mental illness and substance use recovery.
Model healthy behaviors and offer hope by appropriately sharing personal recovery experiences.
Facilitate mentoring and group sessions focused on mental health topics.
Assist members with daily life problemâsolving.
Support clients in navigating county and city systems to build independence and financial/social responsibility.
Collaborate with staff to provide basic case management including housing and employment support.
Mentor Peer SpecialistsâinâTraining as applicable.
Maintain respectful professional interactions with all stakeholders.
Meet established productivity expectations for the role and program.
Perks & Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
403B contribution option
Annual raises prioritized
Employee Assistance Program
Service awards & recognition
Education & Experience
Knowledge of mental illness through education training work volunteerism or lived experience.
High school diploma or GED required.
Understanding of crisis intervention traumaâinformed care and recovery philosophy.
Familiarity with local social services.
Strong problemâsolving empathy and relationshipâbuilding skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external partners (e.g. county staff landlords employers).
Certificates & Licensure
Must be Wisconsin Certified as a Peer Specialist.
Travel
Dayâtoâday travel required subject to client and program needs.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan provides a wide range of social services to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
