Peer Champion

Acenda Health • Mantua Township, NJ

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Join #TeamAcenda as a Peer Champion to support the Early Intervention Support Services in Gloucester County, New Jersey. This role involves supporting individuals in achieving mental wellness through a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), acting as a liaison, completing crisis planning, and collaborating with providers to link individuals to necessary services.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma-Preferred Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
• Lived and personal experience with mental health and substance use to provide support to the persons we are engaging.
• Excellent personal communication skills in order to motivate and engage individuals, as well as being effective with linking to necessary treatment services
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care

Nice To Haves

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Responsibilities

• Have personal experience with mental health and wellness and recovery
• Work with the Early Intervention Support Services Team to ensure individuals needing assistance achieve mental wellness through a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
• Operate as a strong Peer Champion liaison, and meet face to face with individuals utilizing a strength-based perspective
• Complete crisis planning as needed to decrease future hospitalizations and increase quality of daily life
• Collaborate with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses
• Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED