Peer Support Specialist LTE - Winnebago Mental Health Institute

As the Peer Support Specialist, this position is responsible for: Developing and directing Institute Consumer Involvement Activities.Creating and providing peer support opportunities to WMHI patients.Providing training services to new and existing staff at WMHI.Enhancing the consumer empowerment and recovery of patients living with a mental illness.Developing and providing input into policies related to consumer empowerment and recovery and providing consultation on policy development to WMHI leadership.Developing, implementing, and monitoring patient recovery groups and activities for patients.Providing staff, patients, and families with education regarding the self-help, recovery/procovery concepts, and experiences of living with a mental illness. Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:Experience providing support to individuals with mental health and/or substanc