Peer​/Support Advisor

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Full time Non Exempt - Hourly Milwaukee, WI, US

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Our next Peer/Support Advisor
will be responsible for partnering with the Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Team to advocate for youth enrolled in the program. They will work a flexible schedule to allow them time to meet with youth, attend group trainings or events, and accommodate youth schedules. This role intends to provide youth with peer/support who has a shared lived experience. This role will seek to confirm the youth’s understanding of the program, and provide additional guidance, and coaching to help them succeed in their goal of independence.

• Associate degree preferred. Relevant experience may be considered equivalent to a degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to Five years’ experience in child and family welfare.
• Experience with and/or as a youth in foster care required.
• Experience making connections and interacting with community groups and representatives preferred.
• Ability to engage others in conversation and information sharing.
• Ability to share lived experience with youth who may share similar experience(s)
• Skills in advocacy and communicating with large groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand, work, and communicate effectively and respectfully with all individuals.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.

A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

• Meet face to face (and/or virtually) with program youth to create peer connections in their homes and the community.
• Have a flexible schedule to accommodate the times when youth are available, including occasional weekends.
• Share lived experiences or use lived experiences to help guide youth to positive resources and supports in the community and benefit their needs.
• Be available to assist program youth in self-advocacy in their life, such as with landlords and or employers, by being assertive and addressing concerns in a respectful manner.
• Introduce youth to the Youth Advisory Council and encourage their participation in meetings and events that will help their voice be heard on a local and state level regarding foster care.
• Provide coaching and modeling for youth to help them learn how to communicate their concerns/opinions effectively with others.
• Invite new SIL Youth to become members of YAC, or engage in their activities.

• Assist with youth transitions into and out of the program including all tasks to be done within the first 60 days in the program,…