Peer Support Specialist - Certified

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Milwaukee, WIOn-sitePart time
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Location
Milwaukee, WI
Work style
On-site
Job type
Part time
Posted
Oct 13
7 days ago
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About the company

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Non-profit organization management · 501 to 1,000 employees

At LSS, we believe every person has strengths, resilience, and the ability to succeed. When you join our team, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to ensuring everyone has the support they need to live independently and thrive.

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What you'll do

  • Provide peer support services to individuals and families engaged in substance use recovery
  • Partner with families using the evidence-based FCT model
  • Collaborate with treatment teams, community partners, and support systems
  • Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation
  • Participate in weekly supervision, team meetings, and peer reviews
  • Provide flexible support, including some evening appointments and on-call support rotation

What you need

  • Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to meet LSS driving and insurance requirements
  • Experience working with family systems, trauma, mental health, and/or substance use disorders (preferred)
  • Bilingual Spanish skills (preferred)

Key skills

Bilingual Spanish skillsfamily systemstraumamental healthsubstance use disorders

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Perks

  • Weekly individual and team supervision
  • Ongoing training
  • Professional development
  • FCT Peer Endorsement Certification

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Certified Peer Support Specialist (Hybrid Remote, Part-Time/As Needed) Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Program | Milwaukee & Sheboygan Counties Are you a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist passionate about supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges? Join Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) and use your lived experience to help families heal, grow, and thrive in their communities. As part of our evidence-based Family Centered Treatment (FCT) team, you'll provide peer support services to families navigating recovery while receiving weekly individual and team supervision, ongoing training, and professional development. Why You'll Love This Role Hybrid remote flexibility with community-based work Part-time, as-needed schedule Weekly individual and team supervision Opportunity to complete the FCT Peer Endorsement Certification Additional pay incentives: +$1/hour for bilingual Spanish speakers +$1.50/hour upon completion of FCT Peer Endorsement Certification Meaningful work that helps families remain safely together and overcome generational trauma What You'll Do Provide peer support services to individuals and families engaged in substance use recovery. Partner with families using the evidence-based FCT model. Collaborate with treatment teams, community partners, and support systems. Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation. Participate in weekly supervision, team meetings, and peer reviews. Provide flexible support, including some evening appointments and participation in an on-call support rotation. Qualifications Required: Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to meet LSS driving and insurance requirements Successful completion of background check Preferred: Experience working with family systems, trauma, mental health, and/or substance use disorders Bilingual Spanish skills Our Mission At LSS, we believe every person has strengths, resilience, and the ability to succeed. When you join our team, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to ensuring everyone has the support they need to live independently and thrive. Make a difference where it matters most. Apply today and help families build stronger futures with LSS. Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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