Acenda Health
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Peer Support Specialist
Location:
Glassboro, NJ
Description:
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as anPeer Recovery SpecialistAcenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Peer Support Specialist to support the Early Intervention Support Service Program.As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Peer Support Specialist. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.Key Responsibilities: * Work with the Early Intervention Support Services Team to ensure individuals needing assistance achieve mental wellness through a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) * Operate as a strong SU Peer Champion liaison, and meet face to face with individuals utilizing a strength-based perspective for individual and group engagement * Collaborate with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed. * Provide support in recognizing cravings, urges, triggers; and provide skill building including relapse prevention planning; * Prevent and assist with crisis situations; help reduce potential for relapse;Requirements: * Minimum of a High School Diploma; Bachelors preferred with experience in a recovery-oriented role * Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or ability to begin working towards certificate at start of position * Lived and personal experience with substance use to provide support to the persons we are engaging. * Excellent personal communication skills in order to motivate and engage individuals, as well as being effective with linking to necessary treatment services * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record * Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care * SUD Peer Specialist will be required to attend DMHAS' mandatory 3-Day Ethics Training.We provide: * An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency * Mission-driven core * Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family * 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match * Generous time-off * Flexible Spending Accounts * Year-end performance bonusesAcenda's Equal Employment Opportunity CommitmentAcenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community. Are you ready to join Team Acenda?Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/ Department/ProgramCC10109 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic - Gloucester
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Acenda Health
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May 6 on Broadbean
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Peer Support Specialist is a Nurse & Healthcare Support Worker Job at Acenda Health located in Glassboro NJ. Find other listings like Peer Support Specialist by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Support Worker Jobs.
Peer Support Specialist is a Nurse & Healthcare Support Worker Job at Acenda Health located in Glassboro NJ. Find other listings like Peer Support Specialist by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Support Worker Jobs.