Associate Peer Services Coordinator - CPRC (5117)

Peace River Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay and personal time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A community-focused organization located in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Associate Peer Services Coordinator. The role includes assisting individuals in improving their health and wellness, developing service plans, and providing access to support services. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's preferred, and at least two years of experience in social services. The job requires working nights and weekends, and offers a sign-on bonus of $250 along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience in resource management and social services.
• Active CPRS certificate or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to improve their health and wellness.
• Provide services to ensure access to medical and treatment opportunities.
• Assist members in developing and carrying out their service plans.

Skills

Resource management

Social services experience

Engagement skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Bachelor's Level Degree preferred

Job description

Sign-on Bonus

*Sign-on Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for $250.

Location: Salem County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Part-Time (21 hour minimum and night and weekends are required)

Salary: $22.50 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes documentation and other reporting requirements
• Meets regularly with supervisor and participates in other professional development opportunities.
• Contributes on agency committees and special tasks and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff and communicates in ways that support agency mission and values.
• Assist Senior Peer Services Coordinator with planning, implementing, and supervising the events, activities, and services that support the mission of the CPRC.
• Assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.
• Provide services to ensure that individuals are both informed about and able to access the full range of medical and treatment opportunities or other support services, such as legal, financial, educational, vocational, or employment counseling, that may be available to them at the time the individual chooses to use them.
• Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Assist members in developing a service plan that identifies needed skills and services.
• Assist members in developing and carrying out their service plans by assisting them in accessing needed resources through recovery coaching including, but not limited to, assistance with phone and online communication, and face to face appointments.
• Assist Outreach Coordinator and volunteers, as needed. Including but not limited to, routine office tasks, including answering telephones, front desk coverage, photocopying materials for the CPRC as necessary.
• Assist recovery center members by providing educational work shop that address the need of the community.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Senior Peer Services Coordinator or Program Director when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED required
• Bachelor's Level Degree preferred
• The Associate Peer Services Coordinator must possess the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to competently perform activities.
• The Associate Peer Services Coordinator must have at least two (2) years' experience in resource management and social services.
• Holds active CPRS certificate, or will obtain CPRS certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Excellent driving record.
• Expected to work nights and weekends to meet the needs of the program.

Benefits

• Sick pay and personal time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you’re interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.