Peer Support Specialist - Part Time

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Earned Sick Leave

Time and one half for holidays

Training opportunities

Retention bonus

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking a Part Time Peer Support Specialist in Northfield, NJ to engage with clients after crisis and provide non-clinical support under the 988 program, focusing on crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and linkage to services. This role requires crisis intervention training, at least one year of field work with community individuals, and credentials such as CRSP/CPRS or NCPRSS.

Part-time shifts include a 3:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must be trained in crisis intervention with 2 years of recovery from SMI/SUD.
• At least 1 year of field experience with community individuals.
• Certification from CRSP/CPRS, NCPRSS, or similar credentialing entity.

Responsibilities

• Peer Support Specialists will take the lead on engagement and may provide non-clinical support after crisis is resolved.
• The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile outreach to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use and suicidal emergencies, with teams delivering assessment, safety planning and follow-up care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Peer support

Job description

Job Details

Location: 988 Atlantic/Cape/Cumberland - Northfield, NJ 08225

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

Responsibilities

Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently.

The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety.

Hours

Part time; various shifts. This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for the 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift.

Benefits

• NJ Earned Sick Leave
• Time and one half paid for time worked on 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Part-time staff are eligible for a retention bonus of $9.60 for every 8-hour shift worked, every six months

Qualifications

Must be trained in crisis intervention and are expected to have at least 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals. Peer Support Specialists will be required to participate in DMHAS approved de-escalation, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, and suicide training. Peer Support Specialists must possess a certification from at least one of the following credentialing entities:

• Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
• Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP)
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS)
• Certified Wellness Coach
• Community Mental Health Associate certificate

Driver's License Requirement

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 mph, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.