Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in Madison.
This role will be supporting our 'Off The Square Club' program. This role would be supporting adults who are living with mental health concerns. The people we serve, some of them are experiencing severe economic deprivation with incomes at or below the federal poverty level.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work limited hours a few days a week. The role is 20 hours per week.
The Peer Specialist-Certified is a source for advocacy, referral, crisis intervention and problem solving for individuals with mental health issues and/or substance use disorder. This approach provides a safe environment and trusting atmosphere that offers choices and collaborates with members to empower them to have input in the recovery process.
DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services):
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
PERKS:
ADDITIONAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees):
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job.
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training. Applicants must have or have the ability to learn basic computer skills such as email and internet search engines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the worker is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The incumbent of this position works in an air conditioned, multi-use environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL: There are no travel requirements for this role. This may be subject to change based on the needs of clients/business.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.