Mental Health Peer Advocate 130 - Apply Using Job Code 21306

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.

Mental Health Peer Advocate 130 & 126, Bridgewater & Flemington 
7 hours/2 days week in each location = 14 hours week
$23.00
Join our Team - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen - Perth Amboy, NJ

Description

• Offer encouragement, support, outreach and service linkage to program clients.
• Conduct psychoeducation and supportive groups.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in Team Meetings weekly.
• Experience and desire to assist others facing challenges related to mental illness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred and/or 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness.
• Flexible schedule: part time 14 hours weekly: 7 hours in Bridgewater and 7 hours in Flemington.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Benefits
CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Up to 13 Paid Holidays
• Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
• Non-Contributory Pension Plan
• Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
• Life and Disability Insurance

Agency Perks and Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program
• Verizon FIOS
• Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
• NJM Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Flex Spending Accounts

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer