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Lived Experience Professional Support Specialist - PT

Mental Health Association · Newton, NJ · 4 wk ago
OTHRPart-time

About the role

The Mental Health Association is seeking Lived Experience Professional Support Specialists for its Community Wellness Center in Sussex County. This position operates part-time (20 hours per week).

Responsibilities

  • Provide transportation to consumers, as needed.
  • Offer culturally competent services tailored to race, age, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
  • Share personal experiences while delivering strengths-based, person-centered services.
  • Engage in and facilitate skill-building sessions in a supportive and collaborative manner.
  • Manage case management and link individuals to community supports.
  • Support recovery planning and promote evidence-based practices such as Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Advocate effectively and assist in crisis management and de-escalation.
  • Promote integration of physical and mental health wellness.
  • Foster growth and development for individuals.
  • Aid in community integration and provide access to available community supports.
  • Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings.
  • Participate in meetings with program partners and community providers.
  • Complete Social Determinants of Health and UCLA Loneliness Assessments.

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED equivalent with relevant life experience.
  • Knowledge and adherence to SAMHSA's core competencies for peer workers in behavioral health services.
  • The ability to engage with individuals and network with community resources.
  • The ability to discuss substance use and mental health.
  • Adequate awareness of community resources and understanding of eligibility criteria.
  • A current and valid driver's license in good standing.

Qualifications

  • Must have a current and valid driver's license in good standing.

Skills

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
  • Experience working with individuals who have mental illness or substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of community resources and eligibility criteria.
  • Effective problem-solving and crisis intervention skills.

Benefits

  • Full medical coverage for eligible staff.
  • Generous 401(k) match.
  • Abundant paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is part-time (20 hours per week).

Employer Information

MHAEM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It ensures equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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