Peer Support Specialist III

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III for the Outpatient Monmouth Junction Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Peer Support Specialist III is a member of a team offering person centered, culturally competent instrumental, information and emotional support either in person or by phone. The Peer Support Specialist III uses lived experience and basic peer support skills to engage and empower persons served to support their wellness. Offers insight into the experience of living with a mental and/or substance use disorder and relevant recovery supports in order to assist staff in identifying program environments and treatment approaches that are conducive to recovery.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Uses his/her own lived experiences with mental and/or substance use recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and build relationships with the individuals served and/or their family member(s).
• Engages consumers in the community to enhance commitment to recovery.
• Follows supervisory direction and is receptive to feedback from supervisor.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with respect to job assignments.
• Completes Employee Health update as required.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. At least three (3) years of previous relevant experience required.
• At least two (2) of the three (3) years must be lived experience with the target population.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Office environment.
• Moderate noise.

Special Conditions:

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check including finger printing is required.