Advocate Specialist | ER Crisis Service
Requirements at a glance
Advocate Specialist | ER Crisis Service at Collaborative Support Programs is a role based in Saint Peter's University Hospital, NJ, USA. The posting asks for a high school diploma or GED. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Applications are submitted through Paylocity.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Application platform
- Paylocity
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Description
CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an Advocate Specialist in the ER of Saint Peter's University Hospital. The Advocate Specialist works in the mental health crisis unit on the grounds of the assigned hospital and is responsible for engaging and providing peer support and advocacy to individuals waiting for a psychiatric evaluation. The Advocate Specialist is trained in wellness and recovery and in hospital procedures, serving to provide transparent feedback and information to people in the Emergency Department.
Schedule:
10 hours per week | Monday & Friday: 2pm - 7pm | NJESL Eligible
Hourly Rate: $17.00
Requirements
- REQUIRED: All job offers at St. Peters are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a background check, physical exam, drug test, and required immunizations.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training is preferred.
- Experience providing peer support and a commitment to helping others..
- Excellent communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic with good listening skills, patient and emotionally resilient.
- Willingness to disclose and speak openly about current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services.
- Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Bilingual skills are preferred/ a plus.
- Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
- Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.