Rutgers University
Peer Support Specialist III
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
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link/button.New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary
Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III to work in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions.The Peer Support Specialist III provides peer support services and other program outreach and fundraising support for Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:Provide phone-based one-to-one and group peer support services.Support program outreach and promotion activities, which may include support in tabling events and/or developing and delivering presentations as feasible.Support grant seeking and other fundraising efforts, which may include participation in grant and other fundraising meetings, and assistance with development of proposals.Participation in weekly group supervision meetings.Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Position Status
Hours Per Week: 20Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date.Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.At least three (3) years of relevant experience in helping or human services role or as peer supporter with shared lived experience.Preferred Qualifications
Current enrollment in psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling and social work graduate program preferred.Research experience preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Office environment. Moderate Noise.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.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.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?
YesNo
Do you have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in helping or human services role or as peer supporter with shared lived experience?
YesNo
Required Documents
Resume/CVCover Letter/Letter of Application (Optional)
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link/button.New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary
Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III to work in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions.The Peer Support Specialist III provides peer support services and other program outreach and fundraising support for Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:Provide phone-based one-to-one and group peer support services.Support program outreach and promotion activities, which may include support in tabling events and/or developing and delivering presentations as feasible.Support grant seeking and other fundraising efforts, which may include participation in grant and other fundraising meetings, and assistance with development of proposals.Participation in weekly group supervision meetings.Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Position Status
Hours Per Week: 20Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date.Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.At least three (3) years of relevant experience in helping or human services role or as peer supporter with shared lived experience.Preferred Qualifications
Current enrollment in psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling and social work graduate program preferred.Research experience preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Office environment. Moderate Noise.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.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.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?
YesNo
Do you have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in helping or human services role or as peer supporter with shared lived experience?
YesNo
Required Documents
Resume/CVCover Letter/Letter of Application (Optional)
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