Peer​/Recovery Mentor - Part Time

Overview

Kenosha Human Development Services, Inc.

3536 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Bridges

Location: Bridges Community Center

Job Title: Peer/Recovery Mentor

Reports To: Director of Community Recovery Services

Type of Position: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm

Pay: $10 per hour

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.

• Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the Program Manager
• Provide a safe, clean, inviting environment for all members
• 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
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times
• Assist members to develop their own recovery plan, help members understand their diagnosis and steps to facilitate their own plan
• Organize and lead program groups and recreational activities to help members structure their time, increase social experiences and provide opportunities to practice social skills
• Assist Consumers who have experience social stigmatization with their sense of self-acceptance, affiliation and belonging
• Recruit and assist members to volunteer as a way to increase their ownership at Bridges
• Assist members to plan, make, serve and clean up from lunch each day
• Work with Data Specialist to ensure accurate data is being collected
• Willing to continue with own recovery process and communicate personal recovery needs if any

High School diploma or equivalent required.

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.