Rutgers University
Training and Consultation Specialist
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Position Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Training and Consultation Specialist in the COPSA - National Call Center of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The Training and Consultation Specialist provides training and consultation services, curriculum development, and technical assistance consistent with departmental goals and objectives.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Provides training and consultation services, curriculum development and technical assistance in assigned project areas.
Develops, delivers and monitors training programs and activities for Care2Cargivers/COPSA.
Effectively and appropriately initiates a process of consultation, needs assessment and systems analysis to identify goals and objectives for trainings.
Assesses the training and curriculum development needs of various constituents and actively shares knowledge with program staff, as indicated by feedback and supervisory observation.
Utilizes tools and instruments for evaluation.
Compensation Employment is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Grade: 25S. Salary ranges from a minimum of $71,162 to a maximum of $101,456. The final offer may depend on qualifications, experience, and available grant funds.
Benefits
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
Worker and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Details Position Status: Full Time
Working Hours: 37.50 standard hours per week. Daily work shift is not specified.
Work Arrangement: May be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement, subject to approval and policy.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in Education, Mental Health, Social Sciences, or related discipline plus two (2) years of experience in consultation and/or training.
At least one (1) year of experience in each of the following: training mental health professionals, providing technical assistance, and curriculum development required.
Experience providing training and support for older adults, individuals with memory disorders, family and professional caregivers.
Experience with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
Certifications / Licenses
Driver's license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Proficient in Zoom, Teams, Webex & other conferencing platforms.
Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate training needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional licensure by discipline preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Commute to training sites throughout the state.
Frequent, prolonged sitting.
Frequent, prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds to move training equipment, transport training literature and set up training rooms.
Speaking/Lecturing for long periods of time.
Ability to talk or hear over two-thirds of the time.
Use of hands, arms and fingers over two-thirds of the time.
Under one-third of the time climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
This position is in an office, classroom or auditorium environment.
Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well‑lighted quiet to moderately loud setting.
Work environment may vary as dictated by site/location or training programs.
Posting Details Posting Number: 26ST0022
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)
City: Piscataway; State: NJ
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
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Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Training and Consultation Specialist in the COPSA - National Call Center of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The Training and Consultation Specialist provides training and consultation services, curriculum development, and technical assistance consistent with departmental goals and objectives.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Provides training and consultation services, curriculum development and technical assistance in assigned project areas.
Develops, delivers and monitors training programs and activities for Care2Cargivers/COPSA.
Effectively and appropriately initiates a process of consultation, needs assessment and systems analysis to identify goals and objectives for trainings.
Assesses the training and curriculum development needs of various constituents and actively shares knowledge with program staff, as indicated by feedback and supervisory observation.
Utilizes tools and instruments for evaluation.
Compensation Employment is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Grade: 25S. Salary ranges from a minimum of $71,162 to a maximum of $101,456. The final offer may depend on qualifications, experience, and available grant funds.
Benefits
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
Worker and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Details Position Status: Full Time
Working Hours: 37.50 standard hours per week. Daily work shift is not specified.
Work Arrangement: May be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement, subject to approval and policy.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in Education, Mental Health, Social Sciences, or related discipline plus two (2) years of experience in consultation and/or training.
At least one (1) year of experience in each of the following: training mental health professionals, providing technical assistance, and curriculum development required.
Experience providing training and support for older adults, individuals with memory disorders, family and professional caregivers.
Experience with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
Certifications / Licenses
Driver's license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Proficient in Zoom, Teams, Webex & other conferencing platforms.
Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate training needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional licensure by discipline preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Commute to training sites throughout the state.
Frequent, prolonged sitting.
Frequent, prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds to move training equipment, transport training literature and set up training rooms.
Speaking/Lecturing for long periods of time.
Ability to talk or hear over two-thirds of the time.
Use of hands, arms and fingers over two-thirds of the time.
Under one-third of the time climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
This position is in an office, classroom or auditorium environment.
Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well‑lighted quiet to moderately loud setting.
Work environment may vary as dictated by site/location or training programs.
Posting Details Posting Number: 26ST0022
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)
City: Piscataway; State: NJ
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
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