Peer Support Specialist Certified State of Wisconsin

Peer Support Specialist Certified State of Wisconsin Glendale, WI Job Details Full-time $25 - $45 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mental health and behavioral care Addiction counseling Maintaining patient confidentiality Certified Recovery Specialist Social work Patient advocacy Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Support groups Substance abuse Mentoring Participating in conferences Client advocacy in social work Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Health education and counseling Group counseling Community resource coordination Behavioral health Full Job Description Miracle Home Health Care of WI is in search of a Certified Peers Support Specialist for our CCS Program The CCS Program provides support and assistance to persons suffering from chronic mental illness, models for recovery from mental illness due to their experience, strength, and hope in mental health recovery. Peer Specialists are responsible for helping service recipients understand recovery and achieve their own recovery wants, needs, and goals, guided by the principle of self-determination. Assosciates, Bachelors or Masters Degree Required Duties & Responsiblities Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence Encourage the development of symptom management for individuals by providing recovery-based education and support Assist individuals in the development and implementation of a Wellness Recovery Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, seminars, and conferences as required. Keep current knowledge relevant to recovery and openly share this knowledge with coworkers and service recipients. Work with individuals' collateral and community contacts to promote continuity of care Facilitate psychosocial or other self-help, recovery-based groups to engage individuals in recognizing and understanding early triggers or signs of relapse, and assist in the development of coping skills Be open and share with service recipients and coworkers stories of hope and recovery and like-wise be able to identify and describe the supports that promote recovery and resilience Respect the rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of service recipients at all times Inform service recipients when first discussing confidentiality that contemplated or actual harm to one's self or other cannot be kept confidential. Inform service recipients the degree to which information will be shared with other team members based on agency policy and job description. Advocate service recipients to make their own decisions when partnering with professionals. Utilize supervision and abide by the standards for supervision established by their employer. The Peer Specialist will seek supervision to assist them in providing recovery-oriented services to recipients Protect the welfare of all service recipients by ensuring all conduct will not constitute physical or psychological abuse, neglect, or exploitation Provide trauma-informed care at all times Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Responsibilities:

Educate consumers and professionals about substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Suggest treatment options for consumers with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders. Provide consultation to other staff members or treatment providers regarding their working relationships with service members or active duty military personnel who have substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Glendale, WI 53217 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Glendale, WI 53217: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

In person