Training Support Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Training Support Specialist Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS - Psychiatry Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Training Support Specialist in the Department of Psychiatry within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Training Support Specialist assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of educational and training initiatives of the Addiction Studies Interprofessional Education Center of Excellence (Addiction Studies IPE-COE). This role provides education, training and/or mentorship regarding assessment and interventions for substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues across Rutgers Health Schools, Newark-based shelters, housing stakeholders, Office-Based Addiction Treatment providers and their ancillary staff, and other stakeholders across the state of New Jersey.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with planning, developing, implementing educational programming of the Addiction Studies IPE-COE;
• Arranges the coordination and delivery of statewide quarterly training and monthly Learning Circles;
• Assesses the knowledge of, attitude toward, and behavior of individual staff and/or agencies regarding SUD and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD);
• Communicate effectively with individuals or groups on health promotion and substance use prevention;
• Assists in development or review of evaluation procedures;
• Designs and implements learning strategies which reflect adult learning theory;

FLSA Exempt Grade 23S Salary Details Minimum Salary 65272.000 Mid Range Salary 78208.000 Maximum Salary 92772.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work, health studies, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline plus two (2) years of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Skills include:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills and experience providing training and/or presentations in a professional setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for diversity and individual needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, SPSS, or SAS, NVivo
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to maintain privacy and neutrality.
• Ability to travel throughout the City of Newark, Essex County, and areas in NJ.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment includes both office-based services, hospital-based settings, and community outreach.
• Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.
• Subject to unpredictable situations and patient crises, including behavioral, medical, and psychiatric crises.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST2148 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in social work, health studies, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline and two (2) years of required relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses