Psychosocial Rehabilitation Peer-Run Center Activities Coordinator

Location: 1527 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Position: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Compensation: $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Make a Difference. Inspire Recovery. Build Community.

Are you creative, energetic, compassionate, and passionate about helping others thrive?

Our Space, Inc. is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Psychosocial Rehabilitation Peer-Run Center Activities Coordinator who believes in the power of recovery, meaningful connections, and lived experience.

We are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, positive energy, and a genuine passion for developing engaging activities and creating an environment where individuals feel welcomed, valued, and excited to participate.

The ideal candidate understands that recovery looks different for everyone and is committed to helping individuals discover their strengths, build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and achieve their personal wellness and recovery goals.

About Our Space, Inc.

Our Space, Inc. is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges through recovery-oriented, person-centered, and peer-driven services.

Our Psychosocial Rehabilitation Peer-Run Center provides a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can connect with others, develop independent living and social skills, participate in meaningful activities, and strengthen their overall wellness and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Activity Development

• Plan, organize, and facilitate daily groups, workshops, and recovery-focused activities.

• Develop creative, engaging programming that promotes wellness, coping skills, independent living, social interaction, recreation, and personal growth.

• Introduce innovative activities that reflect participants’ interests, strengths, and individual recovery goals.

• Coordinate educational opportunities, special events, recreational activities, and community outings.

• Maintain an organized daily activity schedule that encourages consistent participation.

• Incorporate participant feedback and ideas into program planning and development.

• Identify opportunities to enhance programming, increase engagement, and improve the overall participant experience.

Participant Engagement & Recovery Support

• Create and maintain a warm, welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals feel comfortable, respected, and valued.

• Establish positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, connection, and meaningful participation.

• Support individuals in identifying strengths, overcoming barriers, developing life skills, and working toward self-directed recovery goals.

• Promote independence, self-advocacy, personal choice, and community involvement.

• Appropriately utilize personal lived experience to inspire hope and demonstrate the possibilities of recovery.

• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered, and culturally responsive practices.

• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a supportive atmosphere.

Documentation & Program Outcomes

• Complete required participant documentation, attendance records, program outcomes, and reports accurately and within established timelines.

• Monitor participation, engagement, and progress toward program goals.

• Collect and maintain measurable outcomes to support program evaluation and quality improvement.

• Communicate program updates, participant needs, and recommendations to agency leadership.

• Ensure documentation and programming comply with agency policies and applicable requirements.

Community Engagement & Transportation

• Safely transport participants to and from approved community outings, activities, and authorized program events.

• Follow all agency transportation procedures and safety requirements.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, service providers, and local resources.

• Identify community partnerships and opportunities that expand participants’ access to meaningful experiences.

• Represent Our Space, Inc. professionally within the community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, human services, or a closely related field.

• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or both.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, organize, and facilitate engaging groups and activities.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to accurately complete required documentation, track program outcomes, and meet established deadlines.

• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record in accordance with agency requirements.

• Ability and willingness to safely transport participants as required.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with others.

• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centered, and peer-driven services.

• Dependability, flexibility, creativity, and a positive, professional attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or a related field.

• Current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification strongly preferred.

• Experience working in psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support, community mental health, substance use recovery, or a similar setting.

• Background in creative arts, music, wellness, recreational programming, or independent living skills development.

• Knowledge of community resources and experience supporting individuals with diverse recovery needs.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for more than someone who can organize activities or facilitate groups. We want someone who can bring a space to life!

Someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Someone who can walk into a room and make people feel welcomed, turn an idea into an engaging experience, and encourage individuals who may be hesitant to participate.

Someone who recognizes that even the smallest accomplishments can represent meaningful progress in a person’s recovery.

Most importantly, we want someone who understands that a successful peer-run center is more than a place to attend groups.

It is a place to belong. A place to connect. A place to grow. A place where individuals feel supported, empowered, and inspired to move forward in their recovery.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Retirement plan

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment