JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottomof this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" ReturningApplicant? Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Certified PeerSpecialist - Department of Corrections (DOC) - Racine & Kenosha JobCode:2023-SPECIALI-004 Location:Racine Department:DOC Peer SpecialistProgram FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Position Summary:The Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has lived the experienceof mental health, substance use or co-occurring needs, is in recovery,has had formal training in the peer specialist model of support, and haspassed the State of Wisconsin certification exam to be certified uponhire. Peer Specialists in the Department of Corrections (DOC) PeerSpecialist Program also have experienced being incarcerated and workingwith DOC in their own lives. Peer Specialists work 1:1 with peopleenrolled in the DOC Peer Specialist Program as they identify their needsthroughout their recovery journeys. The Peer Specialists utilize theirown unique lived experience to engage the people they are serving androle model recovery during each interaction. Peer Specialists supportall individuals in the following goals: improve quality of life forindividuals, promote individuals\' recovery, increase individuals\'ability to effectively deal with challenges and problem solve crises,increase individuals\' ability to manage stressors outside an inpatienthospital setting and assist individuals in navigating between systemaccess points and levels of care. Essential Functions: Link individualsto a variety of self-determined supports and services within the Racineand Kenosha areas, including traditional mental health services such ascase management, psychiatry and individual therapy, mutual aid supportgroups, natural supports and discover other kinds of healing and/orpurposeful activities that may contribute to the recovery process. Havecontact with individuals a minimum of four times per month; two of thesecontacts must be made in person. Provide 1:1 peer support services topeople in the Racine and Kenosha communities (including their home andother community-based locations). Assist the individual in exploringgoals and priorities while participating in the peer support program andcollaborate on the creation of a Needs Assessment to receive support forthe duration of program enrollment. From a recovery perspective, providea strength-based review of an individual\'s abilities, strengths, andassets. Encourage individuals to become the expert of their own livedexperiences and develop voice and choice around service participation tobe empowered in their recovery. Support individuals in navigatingsystems of care and encourage the participant to communicate with otherservices providers, including Probation Agents, to allow for maximumself-determination and... For full info follow application link. EqualOpportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6DB197AF6CFE4AAD