Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc.
Employment Opportunity
Position: Certified Peer Specialist
Number of openings: 2
Location: A Better Way Clubhouse in Marshfield, WI
Wage:
$13.00 per hour
Hours Per Week: 0-20 hours. Hours are dependent upon need and MILC cannot guarantee that any work
hours will be made available in a given pay period to the employee. This employee will be called upon when
current staff are not able to work or additional staff is needed.
This is a Limited Term position through 05/31/14.
Deadline to apply: 10/02/13 by 5 p.m.
JOB SUMMARY: Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) are persons who have not only lived the experience of
mental illness but also have had formal training in the peer specialist model of mental health supports for adults.
They use their unique set of recovery experiences in combination with solid skills training to support peers who
have mental illness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Peer Specialist Certification is required.
 Identify as a person in mental health recovery and intentionally share personal recovery story as
appropriate to assist consumers, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behaviors
 Ability to maintain confidentiality of consumer information required.
 Knowledge of disability rights and commitment to Independent Living philosophy required.
 Working knowledge of community resources required.
 Experience in the delivery of presentations and training to groups preferred.
 Knowledge of Assistive Technology and related resources preferred.
 Good oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and ability to
problem-solve required.
 Valid WI driver's license, reliable vehicle with proof of insurance and the ability to drive preferred or
have access to reliable transportation.
 Working knowledge of and ability to use computer required.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
 Staff A Better Way Clubhouse as needed during Clubhouse hours of Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.
– 2 p.m.
 Facilitate 1:1 and Support Group recovery efforts
 Maintain the utmost confidence concerning all verbal and written information
 Assist and support consumers in the development of Recovery and Independent Living Plans: offer IL
Plan development with all consumers' indicating a potential goal; perform intake and maintain case files
with mandated and required forms and documentation; provide coordination, follow along and support
for consumers with open files
 Provide information regarding the purpose of peer support and recover models
 Provide Core Services: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living
Skills Training
 Demonstrate IL Philosophy in daily work
 Accurately, respectfully and punctually complete all required documentation
 Attend mandatory monthly clinical supervision meetings
To apply for this position please submit a completed application to:
Shawn Serafin, Human Resources Director
Midstate Independent Living Consultants
3262 Church Street, Suite 1
Stevens Point, WI 54481
FAX: Attn: Shawn to 715-344-4414
An application may be printed from our website at www.milc-inc.org or, to have an application mailed to you,
contact Human Resources at 800-382-8484, ext. 222.
If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, contact Shawn
Serafin, Human Resources Director to make appropriate arrangements.
MILC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.