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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description 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): Promote client independence and growth, consistent with the service plan. Provide services using a trauma-informed and person and/or family-centered model. Provide services utilizing agency approved and supported evidence-based practices that have been indicated by the funder and/or agency. Accurately complete time reporting. 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. Develop and teach strategies to promote skills in coping with mental illness or substance use disorder, to promote recovery principles, and to promote wellness and independence. Observe and influence members\' behaviors by listening, communicating, and acting as a role model to help improve symptoms of mental health crisis.This may include offering hope through... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/32A564512DC14F3F