• Peer/Recovery Mentor

    Kenosha Human Development Services (Kenosha, WI)


    KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.

     

    3536 52nd Street  Kenosha, WI 53144

     

    Division/Department:   Bridges

     

    Job Title:   Peer/Recovery Mentor

     

    Reports To:   Director of Community Recovery Services

     

    Type of Position:   Part-time

     

    Schedule: 15 hours per week

     

    Pay Range: $10 - $11 per hour

     

    For more information, please click on this link: Peer/Recovery Mentor 5-23-2023 (http://www.khds.org/wp-content/uploads/Postings/296.pdf)

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for helping to ensure the daily functions at Bridges are completed and to take part in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    1.       Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the Program Manager

    2.       Provide a safe, clean, inviting environment for all members

    3.       Be prepared to serve as host/guide for new or potential members, including giving a tour of the facility, completing  membership paperwork, and helping the person feel welcomed and a part of the group

    4.       Maintain client confidentiality at all times

    5.       Assist members to develop their own recovery plan, help members understand their diagnosis and steps to facilitate their own plan

    6.       Organize and lead program groups and recreational activities to help members structure their time, increase social  experiences and provide opportunities to practice social skills

    7.       Assist Consumers who have experience social stigmatization with their sense of self-acceptance, affiliation and belonging

    8.       Recruit and assist members to volunteer as a way to increase their ownership at Bridges

    9.       Assist members to plan, make, serve and clean up from lunch each day

    10.     Work with Data Specialist to ensure accurate data is being collected

    11.     Willing to continue with own recovery process and communicate personal recovery needs if any

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:  High School diploma or equivalent required.

     

    1.       Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language

    2.       Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record

    3.       Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage

    4.       Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily

    5.       Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team

    6.       Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently

    7.       Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

    8.       Bilingual in Spanish a plus

    9.       Personal aptitude to work with individuals with a severe and persistent mental health issues

    10.     A history of a mental health issues with significant progress in his/her own recovery, preferred

    11.     Must be able to work independently

    12.     Complete own recover/WRAP plan and discuss with Program Director

    13.     Willing to learn and follow guidelines and procedure of KHDS Recovery Philosophies

    14.     Ability to regularly ask, for, give, receive and implement feedback regarding programming and job performance

     

    Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

     

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