Peer Support Gloucester County Early Intervention Support Services

Company: Acenda Integrated Health
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

If you want job flexibility and to make a difference in the community, join Acenda's Integrated Health Team as a Peer Support/System Navigator for our Early Intervention Support Service

You'd be joining a team focused on healing our communities

Acenda is an integrated health care agency dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.

What you'll do

- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure proper persons needing help achieving mental wellness are wrapped with all needs of service and help link for after care.

- Operate as a strong community liaison to ensure that individuals can navigate and understand all services that are available

- Collaborate with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed.

What we provide

- Flexibility with your work setting and hours

- Career advancement opportunities including participation in an Acenda leadership development program

- Year-end performance bonuses

- CEU's and free training programs

- An innovative culture which allows you to grow and learn with the agency

What you'll bring to the team

- Preferred Bachelor's degree in a human service field and working in Mental Health. Minimum of HS degree.

- Lived and personal experience with mental health and substance use to provide support to the persons we are engaging.

- Engaging personal communication skills in order to motivate and engage the communities as well as be an effective person in linking to necessary treatment

- Resident of the geographical areas that are identified

- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

- Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care

Together we'll be:

- A passionate, innovative, care-focused team, working collaboratively and creatively to ensure the health and wellness of individuals and families in our communities

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