Certified Peer Specialist

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and / or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our team!

This role is a source for advocacy, referral, crisis intervention and problem solving for individuals with mental health issues and / or substance use disorder. Our peer specialists will use their training and experience to support clients on their own recovery. This position will support our Forensic Team helping individuals in the Opening Avenues to Re-Entry Success (OARS) and Conditional Release programs. Using a team based approach, we work collaboratively with community organizations to provide participants the stability and skills necessary to live successfully in the community. Our individualized services can help clients meet their needs and find supports in healthcare, housing, education, employment, transportation, and more.

This is a part-time role, approximately 15 - 25 hours per week.

DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services) :

• Promote client independence and growth, consistent with the service plan.
• Provide services using a trauma-informed and person and / or family-centered model.
• Provide services utilizing agency approved and supported evidence-based practices that have been indicated by the funder and / or agency.
• Accurately complete time reporting.

Essential Duties and responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

PERKS :

ADDITIONAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees) :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job.

COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :

Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training. Applicants must have or have the ability to learn basic computer skills such as email and internet search engines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the worker is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit and occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

The incumbent of this position works in an air conditioned, multi-use environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL : Day to day travel is required. This may be subject to change based on the needs of clients / business.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

WI Cert. Peer Spec. (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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