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Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Peer Support Specialist III - Health Navigator (Multiple positions available) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISC 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. UBHCs 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 Health Navigator for the Intensive Recovery Treatment Support Program at Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care. The Peer Support Specialist III Health Navigator is a member of the IRTS team, who is responsible for the provision of pre and post release services to individuals with an opioid use disorder ( OUD ) and other substance use disorders ( SUD ) to facilitate continuity of care for the OUD and other SUD treatment for those DOC eligible individuals who will re-enter society. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Uses his/her own lived experiences with incarceration and/or substance use recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and build relationships with the individuals served. Promotes sustained recovery and provides prompt and targeted assistance to those individuals who relapse, enhancing the likelihood they can effectively get back on the road to recovery. Provides pre-release services to individuals who are within three months of release. Gathers information for the determination of health and wellness dimension needs, including housing, employment, and education. Assists individuals in need to navigate through the maze of the criminal justice, treatment, health care and social service systems. Visits individuals served in their home or living situation throughout the state as per schedule developed with supervisor. Engages significant others, family members and other key natural supports so that these individuals are identified and empowered to aid the released individual in their on-going recovery efforts. Offers insight into the experience of living with a substance use disorder and relevant recovery supports in order to assist staff in identifying program environments and treatment approaches, that are conducive to recovery. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1775 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 20.540 Annual Mid Range Salary 21.040 Annual Maximum Salary 21.670 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. At least three years of previous relevant experience. Direct experience with incarceration and/or substance use. Certified or eligible for Certification as a Peer Support Specialist, Peer Health Navigator or Peer Bridger. If not certified, must complete a Peer Support Certification within twelve months of hire. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to use computer to record services or be willing to learn. Good knowledge of public transit system or willingness to learn and teach. Valid drivers license required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with community based service provision to adults with addictions. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Position requires the ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions and must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record. The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the County. Position involves the transport of individuals served in state vehicles. Position requires the ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing is essential. The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds. Special Conditions Assigned shift may include one weekend day and on-call duties. Must possess own vehicle or alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served. May not have been incarcerated or on probation or parole for past five years. Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Must submit to random urine screen, when requested. Posting Details Posting Number 18ST1431 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants This position is located in Camden. Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Stratford (RBHS) Location Details 08102 Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Ph.D. * Are you certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist, Peer Health Navigator or Peer Bridger? Yes No * Do you have direct experience with opioid use disorders and/or other substance use disorders? Yes No * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No * Do you have a personal vehicle to use daily to perform community outreach duties? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Certifications/Licenses