Certified Peer Support Specialist- Court Services (Part Time)
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:Position Summary: The Certified Peer
Specialist is a person who has lived the experience of mental
health, substance use or co-occurring needs, is in recovery, has
had formal training in the peer specialist model of support, and
has passed the State of Wisconsin certification exam to be
certified upon hire. Peer Specialists work 1:1 with people enrolled
in the Forensics and Conditional Release Program as they identify
their needs throughout their recovery journeys. The Peer
Specialists utilize their own unique lived experience with mental
health and substance use to engage the people they are serving and
role model recovery during each interaction.Peer Specialists
support all individuals in the following goals: improve quality of
life for individuals, promote individuals' recovery, increase
individuals' ability to effectively deal with challenges and
problem solve crises, increase individuals' ability to manage
stressors outside an inpatient hospital setting and assist
individuals in navigating between system access points and levels
of care. Essential Functions:Link individuals enrolled in the
Conditional Release program to a variety of self-determined
supports and services within the areas, including traditional
mental health services such as case management, psychiatry and
individual therapy, mutual aid support groups, natural supports and
discover other kinds of healing and/or purposeful activities that
may contribute to the recovery process.Maintain a combination of
both in person and virtual meetings.Provide 1:1 peer support
services to people enrolled in Conditional Release program within
the assigned community (including their home and other
community-based locations).Assist the individual in exploring goals
and priorities while participating in the peer support program.From
a recovery perspective, provide a strength-based review of an
individual's abilities, strengths, and assets.Encourage individuals
to become the expert of their own lived experiences and develop
voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in
their recovery.Support individuals in navigating systems of care
and encourage the participant to communicate with other services
providers, Conditional Release Case Managers, to allow for maximum
self-determination and dignity in care. Responsible for accurate
documentation and maintaining case files as required by agency
policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and
federal codes. This includes completion of initial and ongoing
Needs Assessments, and progress notes for each interaction with
individuals in the program. Communicate and collaborate with
assigned WCS Case Managers on a bi-weekly basis, at minimum, to
share updates on progress being made towards recovery goals.Work
with the participants' collateral and community contacts to promote
continuity of care with written and explicit consent to support
their recovery journey. Assist participants in their process of
stabilization and recovery. Attend and participate in staff
meetings and weekly supervision as requested.Attend in-service
training and conferences as required.Other Duties and
Responsibilities:Other job-related duties as may be necessary to
carry out the responsibilities of the position. Job
Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer skills;
accurate documentation; ability to meet deadlines; knowledge of
substance use issues, mental health needs Forensic and Conditional
Release Program.Minimal Qualifications: High school or GED/HSED
requiredGraduate of state Certified Peer Specialist trainingPossess
current Certified Peer Specialist certificationStrong written and
verbal communication skillsPersonal experience with mental health
and substance use needs and knowledge of recovery principles. Meet
all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver
background, driver's record, and reference checks. Valid driver's
license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency
requirements is preferred. Other Job Information (if
applicable):Work Relationships and Scope: Has contact with a wide
variety of individuals including, case managers, therapists,
families, and community resources.Personal Attributes: Follow
agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and
procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self
in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful
relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, individuals
receiving services and all external persons and agencies involved
with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and
disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and
mission.Working Conditions: Work is performed in the community 20
hours per week, flexible work schedule may include some evenings
and weekends to meet the needs of the participants.Physical
Demands: Position is mobile with time spent in the community,
including home visits and other community-based locations; driving
throughout Waukesha counties; must be able to go up and down
stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.pm21
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Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee , Certified Peer Support Specialist- Court Services (Part Time), Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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