Certified Peer Support Specialist - Walworth County Treatment Court

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Job Summary This position provides certified peer support services to peers assigned to their caseload, using their lived experience to walk alongside the peers in their recovery journey and supporting them while they are on supervision.

The position requires some level of independent judgement and decision-making ability in the course of their work to support peers and work with them to determine inventions they need to meet their goals.

This position will seek supervision and support with their program manager and follow direction in the course of their work.

The Peer Support Specialist must be certified through the State of Wisconsin, within 6 months of hire, unless already certified with verification at the time of hire.

The Peer Support Specialist will comply with all forms of required documentation for their position (AWARDS, Activity Reports, Billing Reports, and more).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the individuals served, including being available by cell phone on nights and weekends.

Provide individual peer support services for people enrolled in the Walworth OWI Treatment Court Program.

Link individuals to a variety of self-determined supports and services within the Walworth area, including mental health, substance use support, natural/ family supports.

Support individuals to become the expert of their own lived experience and develop a voice and choice around service participation to be empowered in their recovery.

Complete court reports for all individuals each week Attend Treatment Court Responsible for maintaining up-to-date accurate documentation of all contacts in AWARDS, including completing the needs and interest assessment, progress notes with peers, and all collateral contacts.

Required to turn in program spreadsheets in an accurate and timely fashion.

AWARDS, Billing, and Activity Reports must match.

Complete all agency training as required within the agency timelines.

Attend and participate in monthly in-person team meetings as required.

Assist Program Manager with planning and participate in community building and recovery activities and events.

Attend in-service training...