Peer Champion

Acenda, Inc.; New Jersey; In loco; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Vision and Dental coverage for

401(k) with 100% employer match on the

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Acenda, Inc. is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist (24-7) in Sewell, NJ, to support Early Intervention Support Services in Gloucester County. The role requires lived experience with mental health and substance use, plus CPRS preferred, to engage with clients and link them to needed services.

The position offers base pay at $20.23/hour with bilingual premium and a rotating day/evening/weekend/holiday schedule, plus a $500 sign-on bonus. Join Team Acenda to make a difference in the community.

Competenze

• Must have personal experience with mental health and substance use.
• Excellent communication skills to motivate and engage individuals.
• Able to link individuals to needed treatment services and resources.

Mansioni

• Support individuals to achieve mental wellness via Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Operate as Peer Champion liaison with a strength-based perspective.
• Collaborate with Acenda and communities to connect to needed services.

Conoscenze

Lived experience

Communication skills

Linking to services

Formazione

High School Diploma

CPRS preferred

Strumenti

Driver's license

Descrizione del lavoro

Peer Champion# Make a Living by Making a Difference## Peer ChampionApply: US NJ Sewell 200 Hollydell Drive: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR101086**If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an**Peer Recovery Specialist 24-7Join #TeamAcenda as a Peer Champion to support the Early Intervention Support Services in Gloucester County, New Jersey. **Key Responsibilities:*** Have personal experience with mental health and wellness and recovery* Work with the Early Intervention Support Services Team to ensure individuals needing assistance achieve mental wellness through a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* Operate as a strong Peer Champion liaison, and meet face to face with individuals utilizing a strength-based perspective* Complete crisis planning as needed to decrease future hospitalizations and increase quality of daily life* Collaborate with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed. **Requirements:*** Minimum of a High School Diploma-Preferred Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)* Lived and personal experience with mental health and substance use to provide support to the persons we are engaging.* Excellent personal communication skills in order to motivate and engage individuals, as well as being effective with linking to necessary treatment services* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record* Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care **Additional Information:*** Base Pay: $20.23/hourly* Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient* Schedule: Day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours (rotating schedule); 8 hour shift between the hours of 9am-7pm* $500 Sign-On Bonus **What we provide:*** An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency* Mission-driven core* Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family* 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp* Generous time-off* Life Insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee Assistance Program* Year-end bonuses Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. **Are you ready to join Team Acenda?** Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.orgDepartment/ProgramEarly Intervention Support Services - Gloucester (EISSG)