Parent Peer Specialist II

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Full time Exempt 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 Parent Peer Specialist II
will develop, implement, coordinate, and provide parent peer support and education services to families, including those in the CCS program, as certified Peer or Parent Peer Support Coach and using Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, Wellpoint Care Network's selected parenting curriculum. This position leads parent peer support and education programming and supporting materials, provides direct parent peer support and Triple P services to parents of children in recovery, including in CCS, and provides staff orientation and curriculum implementation support.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, or other human service related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, or other human service related field preferred.
• Applicants who do not hold a qualifying master's degree must have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and an active Wisconsin Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential at the time of hire and maintained throughout the duration of hire.
• Two years post-master's experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Training and accreditation in Triple P, or willingness and ability to complete training and accreditation for the levels and formats assigned before independently delivering the curriculum.
• Ability to develop, implement, coordinate, and provide trauma-informed, relationship-focused parent support and psychoeducation using Triple P.
• Able and willing to provide staff orientation and implementation support related to Triple P and parent support services.
• 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.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position. Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License Required with an acceptable driver’s record.
• Travel Requirements
  - In this position, you will be required to:
  • Have current, active auto insurance with liability limits at the Agency minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000.
  • An acceptable driver’s record per Agency policy
  • Primary access to a safe, reliable automobile that can support at least 2 car seats.
  • Travel to home visits, schools, courts/government buildings, health provider offices, etc.
  • Out-of-state travel may be necessary in the course of your work.
  • Regular travel in personal vehicles, including highway driving under varying traffic and weather conditions, is required with the ability to move…