Peer Specialist

Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC) is currently seeking applicants to fill a Part-time Peer Specialist position. This position is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This is a 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Peer Specialist Certification is required. Employee hired without certification must be eligible to become certified within six(6) months of employment. and will be limited term employee until certification obtained at which time employee status changes to full-time non-exempt with benefits listed.

Individual must have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges and intentionally share personal recovery story as appropriate to assist consumer, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Peer Specialist Certification required

Identify as a person in mental health recovery with a Recovery Plan required

Familiar with the philosophy and concepts of independent living required

Ability to share personal recovery story as appropriate to assist consumers required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook email and internet required

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required

Experience in the delivery of presentations and training to groups required

Knowledge of community resources, service systems, benefits, entitlements and supports utilized by people with disabilities required

Knowledge of Assistive Technology preferred

Knowledge of information that should not be kept in confidence required (i.e. threats to harm self or others) and be open with consumers regarding this. Report threats to harm self or others immediately to the staff in charge and to supervisor

Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, provide proof of auto liability insurance meeting agency minimum limits and be able to meet agency driving standards

Ability to maintain confidential information including but not limited to financial data, consumer information or other non-public proprietary agency information required

Ability to pass a periodic WI Caregiver Background Check including Department of Justice Criminal Record Check required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include but not limited to:

Demonstrate IL Philosophy in daily work

Staff Recovery Centers

Facilitate 1:1 and support group recovery efforts

Provide 5 Core Services: Information & Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, IL Skills Training, and Transition.

Support consumers in the development of a Recovery Plan and/or Independent Living (IL) Plan

Perform intake and maintain case files with mandated and required forms and documentation

Provide coordination, follow along and support for consumers with open files

Inform consumers of their right to accept or waive the IL Plan

Provide information regarding the purpose of peer support and recovery models

Provide respect for the consumers and view what is traditionally labeled as “resistance” as “self direction”

Set boundaries with consumers

Facilitate and oversee fundraising activities, encourage member participation

Encourage consumers to become self-directed, focus on their strengths, exercise use of natural supports and view themselves as helpful, not just helped

Complete and submit timesheets and travel vouchers as required

Complete all required documentation

Attend monthly mandatory clinical supervision meetings and department meetings

Attend conferences/trainings/workgroups both in and out of service area as approved by supervisor

Adhere to and abide by all agency policies and procedures

All other tasks as assigned

Accepting applications until qualified candidate is hired.

Cover letter describing your experience as a peer, application and resume required.

Submit via email, fax or mail to:

Shawn Serafin, Human Resources Director

Midstate Independent Living Choices

3262 Church Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Fax: 715-344-4799

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• If you do not currently have the certification are you able to meet the requirements of obtaining certification (visit https://www.wicps.org/ to review the requirements).
• REMINDER: To eliminate potential delay in processing your application, please submit a cover letter detailing your lived experience with mental health/substance use issues. Thank you

License/Certification:

• Peer Specialist Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location