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 - ED2 Recovery+ Job Code:2022-SPECIALI-049 Location:MilwaukeeDepartment:ED2 Recovery+ Program FT/PT Status:Full Time JobResponsibilities: Position Summary: The Certified Peer Specialist is aperson who has lived the experience of mental health, substance use orco-occurring needs, is in recovery, has had formal training in the peerspecialist model of support, and has passed the State of Wisconsincertification exam or successfully becomes certified within one year ofhire. Peer Specialists work 1:1 with people enrolled in thecommunity-based Peer Specialist programs who are beginning the processof recovery. The Peer Specialists utilize their own unique livedexperience to engage the people they are serving and role model recoveryduring each interaction. The role of the Certified Peer SupportSpecialist is that of a coach or mentor who through their lived recoveryexperience, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary topromote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and theinsight necessary to move forward. Peer Specialists support allindividuals 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, includingtraditional mental health services such as case management, psychiatryand individual therapy, mutual aid support groups, natural supports anddiscover other kinds of healing and/or purposeful activities that maycontribute to the recovery process. Have contact with individuals aminimum of four times per month; two of these contacts must be made inperson. Provide 1:1 peer support services to people in the community(including their home and other community-based locations). From arecovery perspective, provide a strength-based review of anindividual\'s abilities, strengths, and assets. Encourage individuals tobecome the expert of their own lived experiences and develop voice andchoice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery.Assist the individual in exploring goals and priorities whileparticipating in the peer support program and collaborate on thecreation of a plan to receive support for the duration of programenrollment. Support individuals in navigating systems of care andencourage the participant to communicate with other services providersto allow for maximum self-determination and... For full info followapplication link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet)***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/8907EE18B9854FDA