Peer Support Specialist II - Part Time

Peer Support Specialist II - Part Time

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title - Peer Support Specialist II - Part Time

Job Category - Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department - UBHC - NJ Hopeline

Overview - 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.

Posting Summary - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II (Part Time) for the 988 Lifeline Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Peer Support Specialist provides engagement, support, and assessment for callers that meet quality and quantity standards. Performs functions in support of the Unit's mission of providing streamlined, prompt, and "customer friendly" services. Receives telephone, chat and/or text requests for service, undertakes assessment of the service need of the client, and responds by offering peer support and appropriate referrals or disposition. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and support skills with regard to a wide range of issues.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 187

Salary Details - $28.30 per hour

Minimum Salary - 29.160

Mid Range Salary - 29.660

Maximum Salary - 30.550

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 - Part Time

Working Hours - 16 hours per week

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Day

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

Union Description - Teamsters 97 <20 HRS Eiligible

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. Four (4) years of full-time experience in the mental health care field. Be a self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who has personal experience and knowledge of recovery and has a minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting others.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge about psychosocial rehabilitation and the recovery model is essential. Be able to work independently and as a member of a team. Be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Must have willingness to learn and teach. Be able to use computer to record services or be willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a social or mental health setting. Peer training certification.