Peer Support Specialist - PT
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.
Requirements
- Must be trained in crisis intervention.
- At least 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis.
- At least one year of field experience working with community individuals.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead on engagement.
- Conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved.
- Provide peer-to-peer support.
- 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
- NJ Earned Sick Leave Time
- One and a half paid for time worked on 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Retention bonus of $9.60 for every 8-hour shift worked, every six months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
