What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Professional Services Group?
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their greatest potential? Do you want 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 Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Day Treatment/IOP program in Kenosha, WI.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to individuals with a history of substance use to help promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The position services adult referred through the Day Treatment/IOP programs. The position also supports and assists consumers in working toward their individualized recovery goals. The Peer support Specialist works within a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers in their recovery journey.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
- Participate as an integral part of the person's identified recovery team.
- Communicate, collaborate, and support providers of family teams.
- Provide recipients with information and insight about recovery.
- Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate in school, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
- Provide support groups to interested service recipients and support in connecting service recipients with community organizations.
- Attend team meetings.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws and safely transport clients as needed.
LOCATION: PSG Kenosha Clinic and offices. Local travel is required as needed within Kenosha County with mileage reimbursement
SCHEDULE: Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evening hours to accommodate client's 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
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
- Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!
SALARY: $18.00 per hour
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
Salary : $18
