Peer Support Specialist - PT

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:

Part time; various shifts; This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for the 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift.

This position has the following benefits:

• NJ Earned Sick Leave

• Time and one half paid for time worked on 9 Agency-paid holidays

• Training opportunities provided throughout the year

• Part-time staff are eligible for a retention bonus of $9.60 for every 8-hour shift worked, every six months