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Racine County

Peer Support Specialist

racine, WI

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Job description

Salary: $25.65 - $35.91 Hourly

Location : 1717 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI 53403, WI

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number:

Department: Human Services

Division: Health Services

Opening Date: 08/02/2026

Closing Date: 9/27/ :59 PM Central

Division: Health Services

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive peer support and case management services to individuals presenting for substance use treatment at Racine County's SUD residential facility, including those with legal convictions. Duties will include a non-standard work week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide screening, referral, follow-up for substance use consumers.

Maintain all necessary documentation for every interaction with a resident in accordance with agency, DHS 75 and Medicaid standards.

Monitor and case manage all aspects for individuals at the SUD residential program.

Engage consumers in peer support.

Participate in professional staffing and meetings as required

Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with consumers.

Maintain records in compliance with Racine County, Wisconsin, and Federal regulations.

Follow all local, State and Federal laws governing AODA related treatment including HIPAA and 42 CFR.

Focus on continued quality improvement.

Maintain required production levels.

Provide oral and written communication that is appropriate to the task and in accordance with agency, DHS 75 and Medicaid standards.

Make intervention and assessment decisions using the "Best Practice" philosophy.

Work collaboratively with law enforcement, families, other county departments, schools, acute care services providers, and other community resources to coordinate appropriate crisis resolution and referral.

Communicate pertinent information on a timely basis and participate in clinical supervision case reviews, staffing's, and/or case planning meetings.

Complete all necessary health care/medical and financial record documentation required to maintain complete medical and financial billing records.

Provide crisis therapy when indicated. (Only appropriately credentialed staff)

Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from the HS Supervisor - Substance Abuse (Residential).

Qualifications

Peer Support Specialist Certification is required.

Experience as a Peer Support Specialist.

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred.

Valid Wisconsin driver's license and automobile insurance are required.

Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Ability to establish a professional relationship.

Ability to relate to highly diverse population.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions.

Knowledge of DHS 75 regulations.

Knowledge of evidence-based practices.

Knowledge of community resources.

Ability to work well with treatment team and community members.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Interact with the public in a professional manner.

Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift 20 pounds.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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racine, WI, 53404, US

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