Bilingual Certified Peer Specialist - OCA Job at Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee, WI

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  • Wisconsin Community Services
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Daily Impact in the Lives of Others Social Services Professional | Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Are you a change-maker at heart? Ready to use your passion for social justice, mental health, and community empowerment to impact lives every single day? At Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) , we don’t just offer services—we build hope. We provide a continuum of care and support to individuals navigating adversity, including substance use challenges, mental health needs, criminal justice involvement, and employment barriers. Through compassion, advocacy, and connection, we empower people to break cycles and create change—for themselves, their families, and their communities. Position Summary: Join our team at Access Clinic South as a Certified Peer Specialist. If you are bilingual (English/Spanish) with personal experience in mental health or substance use recovery, and have completed or are in the process of completing the State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist certification, we encourage you to apply. Your lived recovery experience will guide and inspire adults facing similar challenges. Key Responsibilities: Provide recovery-focused, strength-based support and develop individual recovery goals. Encourage the development of personal symptom management and self-advocacy. Assist individuals in navigating care systems to enhance self-determination and dignity. Conduct research to connect individuals with appropriate resources. Maintain accurate case files and documentation, including crisis plans in the Behavioral Health Division's Electronic Health Record system. Participate in 1:1 clinical supervision, if required. Collaborate with individuals' teams to ensure continuity and support in the recovery process. Facilitate group and individual support and educational sessions. Utilize motivational interviewing and positive communication skills. Attend staff meetings, training, and conferences. Additional Responsibilities: Execute other duties as needed to fulfill position responsibilities. Duties may evolve as determined by supervision needs. PI518434bba9c1-25448-393108955c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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