What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Mental Health Peer Advocate 124 (25 Hours) 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.
Part Time Mental Health Peer Advocate (25 hours)
$22.00/hour
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
- Have a knowledge of community resources
- Flexible schedule: part time 25 hours weekly
- Participate in Team Meetings weekly
- Have experience and desire to assist others facing challenges related to mental illness.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health or related field preferred
- 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness
- Driver's License in Good Standing
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
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
