Peer Support Specialist III (Cherry Hill)

Rutgers University • Cherry Hill Township, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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Job Category

Department: UBHC-Club/Cherry Hill

Overview

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III in the Cherry Hill Outpatient Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The Peer Support Specialist III is a member of a team offering person-centered, culturally competent instrumental, information, and emotional support either in person or by phone. The Peer Support Specialist III uses lived experience and basic peer support skills to engage and empower persons served to support their wellness.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Engages individuals served in a collaborative and caring relationship.
Uses his/her own lived experiences with mental and/or substance use recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and build relationships with the individuals served and/or their family member(s).
Demonstrates good communication skills, wellness and recovery-oriented coping skills, and self-help strategies for individuals served and team members.
Assists consumers in identifying their strengths and wellness needs in order to establish recovery goals; assists in setting objectives for each goal and collaborates to determine recovery and wellness supports.
Is actively involved in the development of the consumers treatment/recovery and where applicable assists in the development of wellness and recovery plans.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least three (3) years of previous relevant experience required.
At least two (2) of the three (3) years must be lived experience with the target population.
Must possess valid driver’s license or alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served.

Certifications/Licenses

Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Family Advocate.
If not certified, documented demonstrated progress toward completion of Peer Support Certification within 12 months is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a collegial group environment.
Be able to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check including fingerprinting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a social or healthcare field and/or a mental health capacity preferred.
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English or Cantonese/English or Mandarin/English) are preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.
Moderate noise.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Peer Support Specialist III (Cherry Hill)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Position Status: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Daily Work Shift: Day

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Salary: Annual Minimum Salary 50190.40, Annual Mid Range Salary 51230.40, Annual Maximum Salary 52769.60

Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (ex. GED)?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have at least three (3) years of previous relevant experience? (At least two (2) of the three (3) years must be lived experience with the target population).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Family Advocate?
- Yes
- No
* Do you possess a valid driver’s license or have alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served?
(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application (optional)
Certifications/Licenses (optional)

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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