Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is looking to hire a Peer Support Specialist. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

As a Peer Support Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Developing and directing Institute Consumer Involvement Activities.
• Creating and providing peer support opportunities to WMHI patients.
• Providing training services to new and existing staff at WMHI.
• Enhancing the consumer empowerment and recovery of patients living with a mental illness.
• Developing and providing input into policies related to consumer empowerment and recovery and providing consultation on policy development to WMHI leadership.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring patient recovery groups and activities for patients and provides staff, patient, and family with education regarding the self-help, recovery/procovery concepts, and experiences of living with a mental illness.

• Experience providing support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Experience role modeling self-advocacy, self-care, and/or wellness.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply for the position. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of individuals in need.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.24 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Oshkosh, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person