Peer Support Specialist III

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III for Outpatient Services. The teammate uses lived experience and peer support skills to engage and empower clients, offering instrumental, informational and emotional support in person or by phone.

Key duties include engaging individuals in a supportive relationship, providing peer services, maintaining collaboration with colleagues, and adhering to compliance standards, with a fully on-site work arrangement and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of previous relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages individuals served in a collaborative and caring relationship.
• Provides peer support services and activities.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with others.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the unit.
• Meets annual requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III for Outpatient Services within 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.
• Provides peer support services and activities.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with others.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the unit.
• Meets annual requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 177

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 27.550

Mid Range Salary

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.
• At least three (3) years of previous relevant experience.

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