Advocate Specialist | ER Crisis Service
- LocationPerth Amboy, NJ, US
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentPart-time
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceCollaborative Support Programs's careers page (Paylocity)
Live checkFirst seen yesterday; still listed on Collaborative Support Programs's careers page 9 h ago.
At a glance
- EducationHigh school diploma
- Skills and toolsDriver's license, Microsoft Office
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CSPNJ, a nonprofit mental health agency, is seeking Part-Time Advocate Specialists to work at Raritan Bay Medical Center. The Advocate Specialist works within the hospital’s mental health crisis unit and is responsible for engaging with individuals awaiting psychiatric evaluations, providing peer support, and advocating for their needs. Utilizing training in wellness, recovery, and hospital procedures, the Advocate Specialist helps individuals navigate the Emergency Department process by providing information, guidance, support, and transparent communication during a potentially stressful time.
Schedule: 10 hours per week | Monday & Friday: 2pm - 7pm | NJESL Eligible
Requirements
- REQUIRED: MUST CLEAR HOSPITAL PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PRIOR TO ONBOARDING.
- 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 openingly 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.
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