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 by the Manager of Engagement and clinical oversight by a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, the Peer Support Specialist aids in the provision of engaging individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and providing state and county resources to recovery support services through a community mobile unit initiative.

Qualifications For Position

Certification: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) Strongly Preferred
Skills and Abilities: Active listening, critical thinking, and persuasion
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license

Peer Support Specialist Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to SUD clients based on personal lived experience with access to an on-call Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Engages clients in various areas in Mercer County using a Mobile Unit that may require street recruitment
• Provide clients with a Wellness Welcome Package
• Provide clients with other products as available
• Provide Naloxone education and distribution kits
• Provide brochures and literature on available community resources
• Screen and assess for SUD treatment services, treatment facilities, and harm reduction efforts
• Assist coordinating with harm reduction efforts in Trenton and Mercer County
• Provide community linkages to medical, primary care, or federally qualified health centers (FQHC)
• Provide community linkages to housing resources and other social service needs
• Initiate timely documentation of services delivered via questionnaire or survey
• Provide access to On-Call clinical intervention
• Attend trainings provided by Rescue Mission of Trenton and other community-based organization
• Other duties as assigned

Pay Rate: $16.50 to $20.00, plus an additional $1.00 per hour paid out quarterly 
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2-3 Days a week, 1:00pm-7:00pm
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.

Covid-19

Rescue Mission of Trenton requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start of employment, unless the Rescue Mission of Trenton has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Department: Emergency Shelter
This is a non-management position
This is a full time/part time position