About this opportunity
Rutgers University lists this Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III (Multiple Vacancies) opportunity in piscataway township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III (Multiple Vacancies)
Department: UBHC - Military Services
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 III within the Vets4Warriors Department of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
Under the supervision, the Peer Support Specialist III provides person centered, culturally competent, and “consumer friendly” services to individuals who contact the Call Center. Receives telephone, chat, and text requests for service, undertakes review of the service need of the caller or consumer, and responds by offering peer support and appropriate referrals and disposition.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Provides “customer friendly” services, taking initiative in engaging individuals served in an empathic and concerned manner.
Develops and maintains a peer to peer relationship with individuals served so that he/she can identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes with may require further support.
Utilizes own experiences as a vehicle to connect and establish rapport and relationship building with individual served.
Promptly responds to all service requests.
Responds to referrals, inquiries, and other contacts with professionals, outside agencies, and other parties in a professional and cordial manner
FLSA
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade
Grade 99H
Salary Details
Salary Details $21 per hour
Minimum Salary 15.92
Mid Range Salary 50.00
Maximum Salary 150.00
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
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
Working Hours
19 hours per week
Standard Hours
19.00
Daily Work Shift
Rotating
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Application System.
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Minimum Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
At least three (3) years of active duty service or have served thirty (30) days in a combat zone which includes medically discharged or medically retired service members or have served four (4) years in the National Guard.
Certifications/Licenses
DD214 form or any official document verifying military service is required for applicants with previous military experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.
Hearing is essential. The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic contact record.
May be required to lift up to 20lbs.
Work Environment
Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.
Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Posting Number
25ST2466
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)
City
Remote
State
NJ
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (ex. GED)? Yes
No
* Do you have at least three (3) years of active-duty service or have served thirty (30) days in a combat zone which includes medically discharged or medically retired service members or have served four (4) years in the National Guard? Yes
No
* Do you have a DD214 form or any official document verifying military service? (Please upload if applicable). (Open Ended Question)
* Are you able to work nights, weekends and holidays? Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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