Peer Support Specialist - United Community Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Project Administrator, the Consumer Peer Specialist provides hope and encouragement to participants. The Consum...QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.

• In recovery and living with HIV\Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• State of WI Certified Peer Specialist preferred, otherwise must be certified within a year of hire.

• Driver’s license, safe driving record, safe vehicle (smoke-free), and proof of vehicle insurance

• A self-identified current or former user of BHD or HIV services who can relate to others who are now using those services

• Able to work independently and as a member of a team

• Able to work evenings and weekends

• Have good knowledge of the city’s public transit system

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a multicultural setting

• Good written and verbal skills

• Good organization skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

WORK CONDITIONS  

Work hours: Departmental business hours with the possibility of evenings and weekends as necessary.