Peer Support Specialist II - Multiple Vacancies

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center within University Behavioral Healthcare.

The Peer Support Specialist II will assist in the development and maintenance of a recovery-oriented environment for adults (age 18 years through maturity). They will provide a wide range of peer support services to consumers to assist them in regaining control over their own lives and their own recovery process. Provides services in accordance with UBHC and Unit policies and procedures.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Uses his/her own experiences with recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and relationship building with the consumer or family member.
• Acts as liaison to community resources and assists consumers in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills as indicated by feedback from consumers, families, and team members.
• As needed, documents assessments, interventions and interactions with consumers in accordance with UBHC policies as reviewed by a supervisor.
• Maintains a working knowledge of available resources in the community and communicates same to team and the consumer as observed by supervisor.
• Follows direction and is receptive to feedback from outside agencies as indicated by supervisory observation.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with respect to job assignments as indicated by supervisor's observation.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts.

Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special Conditions

• Be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary: maximum salary is $59,571

Posting Number: 26ST0465