Certified Peer Recovery Specialist- Liver Coach (TEMPORARY Full-Time), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford /Cumberland County, NJ)

About the Role

Serve as a bridge between rural residents of Cumberland County and clinical health care service providers for hepatitis C (HCV) screening, treatment, and educational support.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Director/Co-director to support mobile health unit operations and outreach, including scheduling and deployment of a mobile liver health unit in rural communities of Cumberland County.
• Conduct outreach to engage residents of Cumberland County in hepatitis C screening, treatment, and education.
• Participate in specialized events.
• Provide intake assessments, HCV (and HIV) rapid testing, confirmatory testing, referral to care, care coordination, SDOH assessment and wraparound services, and implementation of the Hepatitis C Self-Management Program.
• Facilitate care coordination and patient navigation to SUD treatment, health care clinics, preventive screenings, and mental health services. Schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and assist with referrals to insurance enrollment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of outreach contacts, appointments, and services offered using electronic records.
• Participate in data collection for evaluation of the Liver Health Mobile Unity project.
• Assist in maintaining supplies on the mobile health unit and developing a welcoming environment on the unit for Cumberland County residents.
• Provide ongoing patient support using a Hepatitis C Self-Management Curriculum developed for the project to maximize cure rates.
• Work with members of the Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps who will assist in screening residents for chronic diseases.
• Participate in all training required for the Rural Health Transformation grant program.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Understand and adhere to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all federal, state, and Rowan University regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Requirements

• This successful candidate will work on a mobile health unit in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Completed training as a NJ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Must be survivors of/or have lived experience with HCV with strong interpersonal skills who have experience in peer support or community-facing roles are highly desirable.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000-$61,000, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

Some benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

Schedule

This is a full-time, temporary position for 3-4 months with renewal possible, pending grant funding.

Location: Stratford, NJ (with travel throughout Cumberland County).