Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III

Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III for the Military Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Under the supervision, provides person centered, culturally competent, and "consumer friendly" services to individuals who contact the Call Center. Receives telephone, chat, and text requests for service, undertakes review of the service need of the caller or consumer, and responds by offering peer support and appropriate referrals and disposition.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Develops and maintains a peer to peer relationship with individuals served so that he/she can identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes with may require further support.
• Assures that the expressed needs and strengths of the individual served drive service delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to use a standardized template thoroughly and efficiently to guide a telephone screening of the service needs of all populations with the full array of behavioral health problems.
• Documents all contact information in accordance with departmental protocols and accurately and appropriately inputs data in unit's informational system.
• Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for units, programs and contracts served by the Center.
• Maintains professional, effective, open, constructive and solution focused communication with members of the unit.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 177

Salary Details - Minimum $26.73 per hour

Minimum Salary - 27.550

Mid Range Salary - 28.050

Maximum Salary - 28.890

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours - 40

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Night

Work Arrangement - This position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.

Union Description - Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - High School diploma or equivalent. At least three (3) years of active duty service or have served thirty (30) days in a combat zone which includes medically discharged or medically retired service members or have served four (4) years in the National Guard.

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, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - 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. 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 - 26ST1388

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

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