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Certified Peer Support Worker (Trenton, NJ)
$56k-68k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services 3 Months Ago
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Rescue Mission of Trenton is Hiring a Certified Peer Support Worker (Trenton, NJ) Near Trenton, NJ

Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope and see new opportunities.

Position Overview Under supervision of the Medication Access Champion Director, the Certified Peer Support Worker will connect and engage with clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) to engage and continue treatment to assist clients with care transitionQualifications For Position Certification: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Certification preferred or enroll in training and other requirement to obtain CPRS Certification within 12 months of employment.Skills and Abilities: Active listening, critical thinking, and persuasion Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license
Work Schedule: Friday & Saturday 8a-4p
 Hourly Rate: $17 per hour plus $1 per hour worked Quarterly Bonus(must be actively employed
during distribution)
$21 per hour Only with CPRS Certification - Not eligible for $1 Quarterly Bonus
Job Responsibilities 
  • Provide support to SUD clients based on personal lived experience in the Emergency Shelter
  • Engage clients in to seek treatment and connect with those that are being treated to continue in their recovery; embracing all pathways to recovery
  • Assist with providing Naloxone education and distribution kits
  • Assist providing brochures and literature on available community resources
  • Support all MAT initiatives including communicating all factual information on MAT
  • Assist coordinating with harm reduction efforts
  • Attend trainings provided by Rescue Mission of Trenton and other community-based
Documentation
  • Initiates timely documentation of services delivered
  • Prepares and maintains records and reports including updated the daily newspaper
  • Reviews intake records to ensure all necessary documentation is complete according to established policies and procedures
Safety
  • Tours physical facility to ensure safe, clean, and orderly environment for staff, clients, residents, and visitors
  • Assists with evacuations during drills and emergencies
  • Notifies appropriate staff of facility equipment issues
Miscellaneous
  • Transports and accompanies clients to appointments as requested
  • Attends all unit meetings and Staff Trainings as required
  • organization

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a harassment-free work environment. The Mission provides equal employment opportunities for all without regard to any form of intentional or unintentional harassment or discrimination based on regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, breastfeeding, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Covid-19

Rescue Mission of Trenton requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start of employment, unless the Rescue Mission of Trenton has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption.

Department: Emergency Shelter
This is a non-management position
This is a part time position

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

SALARY

$56k-68k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/31/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

07/07/2024

WEBSITE

rescuemissionoftrenton.org

HEADQUARTERS

TRENTON, NJ

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1915

TYPE

Private

CEO

BARRETT YOUNG

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

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