Bilingual Certified Peer Specialist - OCA
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join a Mission-Driven Team
Making a Daily Impact in the Lives of Others Social Services
Professional | Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Are you a
change-maker at heart? Ready to use your passion for social
justice, mental health, and community empowerment to impact lives
every single day? At Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) , we don’t
just offer services—we build hope. We provide a continuum of care
and support to individuals navigating adversity, including
substance use challenges, mental health needs, criminal justice
involvement, and employment barriers. Through compassion, advocacy,
and connection, we empower people to break cycles and create
change—for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Position Summary: Join our team at Access Clinic South as a
Certified Peer Specialist. If you are bilingual (English/Spanish)
with personal experience in mental health or substance use
recovery, and have completed or are in the process of completing
the State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist certification, we encourage
you to apply. Your lived recovery experience will guide and inspire
adults facing similar challenges. Key Responsibilities: Provide
recovery-focused, strength-based support and develop individual
recovery goals. Encourage the development of personal symptom
management and self-advocacy. Assist individuals in navigating care
systems to enhance self-determination and dignity. Conduct research
to connect individuals with appropriate resources. Maintain
accurate case files and documentation, including crisis plans in
the Behavioral Health Division's Electronic Health Record system.
Participate in 1:1 clinical supervision, if required. Collaborate
with individuals' teams to ensure continuity and support in the
recovery process. Facilitate group and individual support and
educational sessions. Utilize motivational interviewing and
positive communication skills. Attend staff meetings, training, and
conferences. Additional Responsibilities: Execute other duties as
needed to fulfill position responsibilities. Duties may evolve as
determined by supervision needs. PIb4e3da975b3f-25405-39310895
Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Oshkosh , Bilingual Certified Peer Specialist - OCA, Healthcare , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
