What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Peer Advocate 130 position at CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF METUCHEN?
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.
Mental Health Peer Advocate 130 & 126, Bridgewater & Flemington
7 hours/2 days week in each location = 14 hours week
$42,000
Description
The Peer Advocate will be an individual who is or has been a consumer of mental health services. Their lived experiences will assist with the following responsibilities:
Offer encouragement, support, outreach and service linkage to program clients.
Conduct psychoeducation and supportive groups.
Knowledge of community resources.
Participate in Team Meetings weekly.
Experience and desire to assist others facing challenges related to mental illness.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred and/or 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness.
Flexible schedule: part time 14 hours weekly: 7 hours in Bridgewater and 7 hours in Flemington.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Benefits
CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:
Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Up to 13 Paid Holidays
Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
Non-Contributory Pension Plan
Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
Life and Disability Insurance
Agency Perks and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Verizon FIOS
Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
NJM Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Flex Spending Accounts
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mental Health Peer Advocate 130 & 126, Bridgewater & Flemington
7 hours/2 days week in each location = 14 hours week
$42,000
Description
The Peer Advocate will be an individual who is or has been a consumer of mental health services. Their lived experiences will assist with the following responsibilities:
Offer encouragement, support, outreach and service linkage to program clients.
Conduct psychoeducation and supportive groups.
Knowledge of community resources.
Participate in Team Meetings weekly.
Experience and desire to assist others facing challenges related to mental illness.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred and/or 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness.
Flexible schedule: part time 14 hours weekly: 7 hours in Bridgewater and 7 hours in Flemington.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Benefits
CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:
Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Up to 13 Paid Holidays
Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
Non-Contributory Pension Plan
Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
Life and Disability Insurance
Agency Perks and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Verizon FIOS
Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
NJM Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Flex Spending Accounts
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $42,000
