About Job
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their greatest potential? Are you looking for a meaningful part-time position to make a real difference in your community? Join our team with Professional Services Group!
PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming. We are seeking a part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our CCS Ancillary Services program.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Certified Peer Support Specialist works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey. The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Ancillary Services program uses goal-oriented interventions to support youth and adult consumers who are struggling in various aspects of their lives. As the Peer Support Specialist, you will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to adult individuals with a history of substance abuse to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must be able to share personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
- Participate as an integral part of the person's identified recovery team.
- Communicate, collaborate, and support providers of family teams.
- Provide information as to the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
- Provide recipients with information and insight about recovery.
- Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate in school, work, the community, and during emergency and crisis situations as appropriate.
- Provide support in connecting service recipients with community organizations and support groups.
- Attend team meetings as needed.
- Safely transport clients as needed.
SALARY: $18.00-21.00 per hour, based on experience
LOCATION: West Allis, Wisconsin. Local travel throughout the Milwaukee County area is required to meet with clients within the home and other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.
SCHEDULE: Part-time 12-20 hours per week. Hours of the position will vary but are typically Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Some evening hours may be required depending on consumer availability.
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.
- Work culture that values not only the well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff
- Benefits offered to part-time employees include: 401(k) and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
- Must be certified or in the process of being certified through the State of Wisconsin as a Peer Support Specialist
- At minimum, must have a high school diploma / GED / equivalent.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status