Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety. Hours: Full time; various shifts. There is a $1.00 shift differential for 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Must be trained in crisis intervention
- Expected to have at least 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals
- Will be required to participate in DMHAS approved de-escalation, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, and suicide training
- Must possess a certification from at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS), Certified Wellness Coach, or Community Mental Health Associate certificate
- Driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years
Responsibilities
- Take the lead on engagement
- Conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved
- Provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care
- Provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Biannual retention bonus of $1,250
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
