Certified Peer Support Specialist- Waukesha Court Services
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Pewaukee
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The Certified Peer Support Specialist will
provide 1:1 peer support to individuals in need of peer support
services in Waukesha County. Peer services include, connecting
peers with community resources and helping them navigate resources,
as well as provide strength based support and encouragement. The
Peer Support Specialist will focus on reducing stigma and promote
the benefits of peer support services by facilitating educational
presentations to local community businesses and community partners.
Essential Functions: Promote and recruit for the peer services and
provide outreach to peers from populations within Waukesha County,
focusing on peers that currently do not have access to peer
support. Provide 1:1 peer support services to people in Waukesha
County. Assist the individual in exploring goals and priorities
using the created Needs Assessment to receive support for the
duration of program enrollment. From a recovery perspective,
provide a strength-based review of an individual's abilities,
strengths, and assets. Encourage individuals to become the expert
of their own lived experiences and develop voice and choice around
service participation to be empowered in their recovery. Support
individuals in navigating systems of care and encourage the
participant to communicate with other services providers.
Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining case files
as required by agency policy, government regulations, and
applicable local, state, and federal codes. This includes
completion of initial and ongoing Needs Assessments, and progress
notes for each interaction with individuals in the program, as well
as documentation of all reporting requirements as indicated by the
funding source. Work with the participants’ collateral and
community contacts to promote continuity of care with written and
explicit consent to support their recovery journey. Assist
participants in their process of stabilization and recovery.
Conduct outreach to local businesses to promote the understanding
and use of peer support services, through educational
presentations. Attend and participate in staff meetings and weekly
supervision. Attend in-service training and conferences as
required. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other job-related
duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the
position. Other duties will be determined by the supervisor.
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Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Orland Park , Certified Peer Support Specialist- Waukesha Court Services, Social Services , Pewaukee, Illinois
