Rutgers University
Peer Support Specialist III (STAR Mercer)
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Peer Support Specialist III (STAR Mercer)Job Category:
Staff & Executive - HealthcareDepartment:
UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISCOverview
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.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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III in the Community Outreach Services - Support Team for Addiction Recovery (STAR) of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.The Peer Support Specialist III (Recovery) provides non-clinical recovery support services for individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD). The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience and basic peer support skills to engage and empower individuals served to support their wellness.Engages individuals served in a collaborative supportive working relationship.Uses his/her own lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use recovery to establish rapport.Shares experiential knowledge, hope, and peer recovery support skills.Maintains relationships with individuals to assist in the treatment engagement and recovery process.Reinforces and assures individuals that recovery is possible.Visits individuals served in their home throughout the county as per schedule developed with supervisor.Position Status
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.At least three (3) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery is required.Certifications/Licenses
Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Family Advocate.If not certified, documented progress toward completion of Peer Support Certification within 12 months is required.Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must attend a three (3) day Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) State mandated training.Must possess own vehicle or alternate means of transportation for outreach.Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree preferred.Experience with community-based service provisions to adults with addictions preferred.Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods and document into an electronic medical record.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served.The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment includes both office-based services and community outreach.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations and patient crises.Posting Details
Posting Number:
24ST2130Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus:
Piscataway (RBHS)City:
Mercer CountyState:
NJPre-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.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 protected status.
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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Peer Support Specialist III (STAR Mercer)Job Category:
Staff & Executive - HealthcareDepartment:
UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISCOverview
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.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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III in the Community Outreach Services - Support Team for Addiction Recovery (STAR) of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.The Peer Support Specialist III (Recovery) provides non-clinical recovery support services for individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD). The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience and basic peer support skills to engage and empower individuals served to support their wellness.Engages individuals served in a collaborative supportive working relationship.Uses his/her own lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use recovery to establish rapport.Shares experiential knowledge, hope, and peer recovery support skills.Maintains relationships with individuals to assist in the treatment engagement and recovery process.Reinforces and assures individuals that recovery is possible.Visits individuals served in their home throughout the county as per schedule developed with supervisor.Position Status
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.At least three (3) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery is required.Certifications/Licenses
Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Family Advocate.If not certified, documented progress toward completion of Peer Support Certification within 12 months is required.Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must attend a three (3) day Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) State mandated training.Must possess own vehicle or alternate means of transportation for outreach.Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree preferred.Experience with community-based service provisions to adults with addictions preferred.Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods and document into an electronic medical record.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served.The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment includes both office-based services and community outreach.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations and patient crises.Posting Details
Posting Number:
24ST2130Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus:
Piscataway (RBHS)City:
Mercer CountyState:
NJPre-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.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 protected status.
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