Peer Support Specialist III

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Peer Support Specialist III Job Category Staff & Executive Department SHP-Psych Rehab & Counsel Pro Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist III to work in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions. The Peer Support Specialist III provides peer support services and other program outreach and fundraising support for Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Provide phone-based one-to-one and group peer support services. Support program outreach and promotion activities, which may include support in tabling events and/or developing and delivering presentations as feasible. Support grant seeking and other fundraising efforts, which may include participation in grant and other fundraising meetings, and assistance with development of proposals. Participation in weekly group supervision meetings. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other duties as assigned Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week 20 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 00.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.00 Standard Hours 19.00 Union Description Health Care Prof Per Diem Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in helping or human services role or as peer supporter with shared lived experience. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Current enrollment in psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling and social work graduate program preferred. Research experience preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Office environment. Moderate Noise. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2620 Posting Open Date 11/08/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. 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Created: 2024-11-10