Bilingual Certified Peer Specialist - OCA
Job Description
| Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Daily Impact in the Lives of Others
Social Services Professional | Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Are you a change-maker at heart? Ready to use your passion for social justice, mental health, and community empowerment to impact lives every single day? At Wisconsin Community Services (WCS), we don't just offer services-we build hope. We provide a continuum of care and support to individuals navigating adversity, including substance use challenges, mental health needs, criminal justice involvement, and employment barriers. Through compassion, advocacy, and connection, we empower people to break cycles and create change-for themselves, their families, and their communities. Position Summary: Key Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
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Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
- Graduate of state Certified Peer Specialist training or attain certification within one year of hire.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use recovery principles.
- Valid driver's license, automobile, and adequate auto insurance.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including mobility in community settings.
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Why WCS
- Be part of an organization rooted in equity and impact.
- Access ongoing professional development, mentorship, and clinical supervision.
- Join a collaborative team of individuals who genuinely care about the people we serve.
- Contribute to real change in a role that blends advocacy, healing, and hope.
Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
PIba59a5615a9c-29448-39310895
| Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Daily Impact in the Lives of Others
Social Services Professional | Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Are you a change-maker at heart? Ready to use your passion for social justice, mental health, and community empowerment to impact lives every single day? At Wisconsin Community Services (WCS), we don't just offer services-we build hope. We provide a continuum of care and support to individuals navigating adversity, including substance use challenges, mental health needs, criminal justice involvement, and employment barriers. Through compassion, advocacy, and connection, we empower people to break cycles and create change-for themselves, their families, and their communities. Position Summary: Key Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
|
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
- Graduate of state Certified Peer Specialist training or attain certification within one year of hire.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use recovery principles.
- Valid driver's license, automobile, and adequate auto insurance.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including mobility in community settings.
pm21
Why WCS
- Be part of an organization rooted in equity and impact.
- Access ongoing professional development, mentorship, and clinical supervision.
- Join a collaborative team of individuals who genuinely care about the people we serve.
- Contribute to real change in a role that blends advocacy, healing, and hope.
Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
PIba59a5615a9c-29448-39310895