Peer Support Specialist
Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Professional Services Group, Inc. Description:The Peer Support
Specialist serves 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 demonstrates an ability to
share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic
peer-to-peer relationships. Our program services adult and youth
referred through the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) in
Milwaukee County. This position will support and assist consumers
in working toward their individualized recovery goals.PSG/CIP is a
multi-service community-based social services organization that
fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve
their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and
innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse
communities.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
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of
the clients we serve, but also our staff
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development and
training
- 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; Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
- Now offering employee-only health insurance coverage with no
monthly premium!LOCATION & HOURS: Position is based at West Allis,
WI office. Hours will vary, typicdally Monday-Friday between 9:00am
to 5:00pm with occasional evenings to accommodate clients'
needs.SALARY: $15.00-21.00 per hourESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate as an integral part of the person's identified
recovery team.
- 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.Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid
driver's license and automobile insurance.
- At a minimum, must possess a High School Diploma; Bachelors
Degree is preferred.
- Must be certified through the State of Wisconsin as a Peer
Support Specialist.
- Previous experience working with adults and youth with mental
illness and/or substance use disorders is required.Equal Employment
Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusTags: peer
support specialist, peer support, community, mental health, social
services, human services, addiction counseling, treatment, crisis,
therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior, continuing education,
development, case management, case manager, case worker,
wraparound, CCS, Comprehensive Community Services, social
worker
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Keywords: Professional Services Group, Inc., Milwaukee , Peer Support Specialist, Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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