Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Certified Peer Specialist - Treatment Alternative Program
Position Summary: The Treatment alternatives Program (TAP) Certified Peer Specialist provides support to adults who have substance use or co-occurring needs that are involved in the criminal justice system. The Peer Specialist is a position responsible for support, education and mentoring adults enrolled in TAP services. The role of the Certified Peer Support Specialist is that of a coach or mentor who through his or her lived recovery experience, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary to promote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and the insight necessary to move forward.
Essential Functions:
1. Act as a member of the TAP team providing services to people with substance use or co-occurring needs.
2. Comfortable utilizing life and recovery experiences to role model and support people to reach their identified recovery goals.
3. Build off the person’s strengths to meet their...