Mental Health Peer Advocate

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is seeking a dedicated individual to provide peer support to those receiving mental health services through the EISS program. The role includes personal care assistance, life skill development, and supportive counseling.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in mental health support and be able to maintain consumer records accurately. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve in Mount Holly Township.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support services preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop Wellness Action Recovery (WRAP) Plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site support services including personal care assistance.
• Participates in treatment planning and ongoing assessment.
• Maintains accurate and current consumer records.

Job description

Job Summary

Provides peer support to individuals receiving mental health support services through the EISS program.

Essential Functions

• Provides on-site support services which include but are not limited to personal care assistance (hygiene, grooming), life skill development (nutrition, money management, medication monitoring, recreation and socialization), entitlement management and advocacy, and supportive counseling (emotional support, job coach/vocational support, substance abuse support).
• Participates in treatment planning, ongoing assessment and discharge review process.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and current consumer records.
• Responsible for the development of Wellness Action Recovery (WRAP) Plans with program participants.
• Contributes to and participates in interdisciplinary in-service trainings and case conferences.
• Participates in on-going supervision and/or program development with the Program Supervisor, which may consist of field visits to consumer residences, work sites, families, etc.
• EISS specific responsibilities:
• Communicates observations and information about program participants to the program supervisor, RN and treatment team.

Supervisory Requirements

No