Position Title
Certified Peer Specialist - TCM (Part-Time 19.75 hours/week)
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
Base Wage $15.42 to 18.37 per hour
FLSA Status
Primary Function
POST POSITION
LA CAUSA, INC. POSITION OPENING NOTICE
(NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE)
OPENING DATE: September 3, 2020
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for (while using their own personal recovery experience as a tool) providing support and assistance, 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
- Responsible for providing individual support to consumers with a person centered, strength based, culturally intelligent, and trauma-informed focus (engage individuals in their recovery goals, transport consumers, develop strategies to utilize during times of crisis, link consumers to community resources, engage a team of supports to assist consumer through the recovery process, work 1:1 with individuals based on their strengths and interests to help work towards and/or maintain recovery, etc.). E
- Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
- Complete/prepare/collect and submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: progress notes, reports, etc. E
- Establish and maintain good communication and cooperation with all stakeholders and other treatment providers. NE
- Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E
- Attend all meetings and professional development activities, as directed. NE
- Perform other duties as assigned. NE
- Be a team player. E
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- TCM - Valid State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist Certified.
- Minimum of six (6) months of professional (social work-related), educational (internship), volunteer (community-based) and /or personal (actual experience with mental health services, hospitalization, medication management, etc.) experience highly preferred/desirable.
- Strong cultural competency and able to provide services in an ethical, respectful, responsible manner.
- Able to work with diverse groups and individuals.
- Excellent critical thinking, organizational skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication, verbal and written, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with others.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English), oral and written, highly desirable.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
- Must pass criminal history background checks.
- Must be able to work flexible hours based on program needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Infrequent lifting may be encountered.
Must obtain annual influenza vaccination or an approved exception and obtain and pass an annual Tuberculosis (TB) test or an approved exception and provide satisfactory vaccination information for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in field and office environments, including frequent local travel. Some statewide 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