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Rescue Mission of Trenton Certified Peer Support Worker - Open Access (Trenton, NJ) in Trenton, New Jersey
Certified Peer Support Worker - Open Access (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 transition Qualifications 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 licenseWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 11a-7p Hourly Rate: $17.51 per hour plus $1 per hour worked Quarterly Bonus (must be actively employed during distribution) $21.60 per hour Only with CPRS Certification - Not eligible for $1 Quarterly Bonus Plus a Comprehensive Benefit and Training Package 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.
Department: Emergency Shelter
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position