Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist

Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and wellbeing?

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day. Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

We're Hiring!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our Women's Recovery Journey team. This full-time position provides peer support, advocacy, case management assistance, and recovery-focused services to women experiencing substance use and mental health challenges. Using your lived experience in recovery, you will help participants build confidence, strengthen life skills, connect with community resources, and move toward lasting recovery while supporting healthy family relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and provide recovery-focused peer support to participants.
• Support women in achieving their recovery goals through one-on-one meetings and group facilitation.
• Connect participants and their families with community resources, appointments, transportation, and supportive services.
• Advocate for participants while collaborating with community partners and multidisciplinary team members.
• Facilitate parenting, life skills, and recovery support groups.
• Provide case management support, maintain accurate documentation, and track participant progress.
• Support family engagement by promoting healthy parent-child relationships and providing childcare programming when needed.
• Assist with program operations, including client transportation, urinalysis administration, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Participate actively in team meetings and uphold Family Services' mission and core values.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required:

At least one year of experience working with children.

Preferred:
Experience providing case management or community-based support. Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health challenges.

Certifications & Skills

• Current Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and required auto insurance.
• Knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Willingness to work occasional evening hours.

Why Join Us?

At Family Services, you'll join a supportive team dedicated to changing lives every day. We value collaboration, compassion, and professional growth while offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of women, children, and families in our community. If you're passionate about recovery, believe in the power of lived experience, and want to help others build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care