Peer Support Specialist III (Per Diem)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Peer Support Specialist III (Per Diem) Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare Department UBHC-Outpatient Admin Overview

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 is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III within the Managed Care Services

• Telephone Recovery Support Program (TRS) of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The Peer Support Specialist III performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing person centered, culturally competent, and "consumer friendly" services to individuals who contact the Call Center. Communicates with Telephone Recovery Support Program (TRS) participants regarding addiction treatment and recovery support services via telephone, email, text and regular mail, requests for service. Undertakes review of the service needs of the TRS participant caller and responds by offering peer support and appropriate referrals to community resources.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Engages program participants in a collaborative and caring relationship.

• Uses his/her own lived experiences with substance abuse and mental health recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and build relationships with the consumer and/or family member.

• Models for consumers' good communication skills, wellness and recovery oriented coping skills, and self-help strategies.

• 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.

• Educates consumers on skills, knowledge and resources to meet their self-care needs.

Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week 19 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 1.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• At least three (3) years of experience working in social or a healthcare field, preferably with substance abuse or mental health.

• Required to have at least two (2) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery and lived experience with the target population.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• May be required to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supportive counseling and/or mental health information and referral services experience preferred.

• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are preferred.

• Associate's Degree preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.

• Hearing is essential.

• The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic contact record.

• May be required to lift up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:

• Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.

• Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

• Handles emergency or crisis situations.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1434 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Remote State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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 experience working in social or a healthcare field, preferably with substance abuse or mental health?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have at least two years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery and lived experience with the target population?

• Yes

• No

• Are you able to work nights and weekends?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Certifications/Licenses