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WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Certified Peer Specialist CCS in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning Applicant? Login Now Start Over with Job Search Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Certified Peer Specialist - CCS Job Code:2023-BHS-013 Location:Milwaukee Department:CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Position Summary: The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Certified Peer Specialist provides support to adults who are experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring needs. The Peer Specialist is a position responsible for support, education and mentoring adults enrolled in CCS services. The role of the Certified Peer Support Specialist is that of a coach or mentor who through his or her lived recovery experience, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary to promote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and the insight necessary to move forward in recovery. Essential Functions: Act as a member of the CCS team providing services to people experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs. Comfortable utilizing life and recovery experiences to role model and support people reach their identified recovery goals. Build off the person\'s strengths to meet their individualized recovery needs.All services will be person centered and directed by the individual being served. Peer Support Services include a wide range of supports to assist the individual and their family through the recovery process. Services provided promote wellness, self-direction, and recovery by enhancing the skills and abilities of the individuals to reach their recovery goals.The services support people by advocating for their needs with dignity and through a trauma informed approach. Develop a mutually empowering relationship with the people being served. Provide services in the community including people\'s homes and other community locations. Participate as a team member in recovery team meetings with the individual to create individual recovery plans, identify and prioritize goals, and monitor progress toward meeting identified needs. Appropriately document all contact with the people being served and team members to adhere to program requirements. Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining a case file as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, seminars, and conferences as required. Responsible for maintaining flexibility in daily work schedule to adequately meet program needs. Responsible for adhering to agency policies and procedures while carrying out daily responsibilities. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure people are able to get transportation to all CCS related appointments Other job-related duties as may be... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E6ECF033B7684C2D
