Position Title
Certified Peer Specialist CORE/CCS-Youth
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
Have not received Certificate: $12.27 per hour
With valid Certificate: $14.00 per hour
FLSA Status
Primary Function
Opening Date: May 25,2021
Closing Date: until filled
By using their personal recovery experience as a tool; responsible for presenting recovery information, providing information about mental health resources, assisting in identifying and supporting consumers in crisis, and facilitating self-direction and goal setting.
Primary Duties
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non-Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
1. Facilitate all aspects of providing individual support to consumers identified, but not limited to: engage individual’s in their recovery goals, transport consumers as needed, assist in developing strategies to utilize during times of crisis, assist in linking consumers to resources in the community, assist in engaging a team of supports around the consumer to assist through the recovery process (family support and community based), work 1:1 with individual’s based on their strengths and interests, etc. E
2. Provide supportive services with a person centered, strength based, culturally intelligent, and trauma-informed focused support. E
3. Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
4. Prepare, complete, and submit required items by due dates and required timelines (i.e.; progress notes, reports, etc.). E
5. Establish and maintain good communication and cooperation with all stakeholders and other treatment providers. NE
6. Implement and/or practice the duties and responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
7. Attend all meetings and professional development activities, as directed. NE
8. Perform other duties as assigned. NE
Required Qualifications
1. High School Diploma (HSD)/ General Educational Development (GED).
2. Minimum of 18 years of age.
3. Valid State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist Certification OR must be certified as a State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist within 12 months of hire.
4. One (1) year of experience working in the community.
5. Bilingual (Spanish and English), oral and written, preferred.
6. Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
7. Excellent communication and documentation skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
8. Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
9. Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
10. Knowledge and experience with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
11. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends depending on needs of the program needs.
12. Must successfully complete and pass all background checks; including an annual influenza vaccination.
13. Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in field and office environments, including travel. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
Reports To
To Apply
Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.” Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing. Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.
LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY