Peer Support Specialist II

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II for the Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Peer Support Specialist II is to assist in the development and maintenance of a recovery-oriented environment for adults (age 18 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.
• Models for consumers good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies.
• Assists consumers in identifying their personal recovery goals, assists in setting objectives for each goal, and determines interventions to be used based on the consumer’s recovery / life goals.

Is actively involved in the development of the consumer’s treatment plan.

• Educates consumers around meeting self-care needs.
• Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with consumers so that he / she can identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes which may require further intervention or treatment.

Helps the consumer effectively address the problem, and / or refers the consumer to the appropriate clinical staff.

• Acts as liaison to community resources, and assists consumers in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills.
• Works collaboratively with treatment team and consumers to develop and implement discharge plan which assists consumers in their recovery from mental illness.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 187 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 53144.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 54184.00 Annual Maximum Salary 55806.

40 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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

Valid driver’s license.

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.
• Have good knowledge of public transit system or willingness to learn and teach.
• Be able to use computer to record services or be willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Peer training certification.

Equipment Utilized 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.
7 days ago