Peer Support Specialist III

Rutgers University; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 37,953,000 - 39,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) in Edison, NJ seeks a Peer Support Specialist III to join Outpatient Services. The role uses lived experience to engage individuals, build rapport, and support recovery goals with both clients and their families.

Responsibilities include collaborative care, sharing recovery insights, and guiding wellness plans. Requires a high school diploma, 3+ years relevant experience, and certification eligibility as a Peer Support Specialist or Family

Qualifications

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check including finger printing is required.

Responsibilities

• Engages individuals served in a collaborative and caring relationship.
• Uses lived experience to establish rapport with individuals served and families.
• Communicates wellness and recovery oriented coping strategies to individuals and team.

Skills

Independent and team work

Computer use

Drug screening knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III within the 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. Offers insight into the experience of living with a mental and/or substance use disorder and relevant recovery supports in order to assist staff in identifying program environments and treatment approaches that are conducive to recovery.

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 development of wellness and recovery plans.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 177

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 27.550

Mid Range Salary 28.050

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 28.890

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

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.
• Must possess valid driver’s license or alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served.

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 finger printing 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 :

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST2347

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Edison

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Peer Support Specialist III Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department UBHC - Edison Overview

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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 alternate means of transportation?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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