Behavioral Health Recovery Advocate & Peer Support

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Paramus (NJ)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support clients with recovery programs and community integration. You will work across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties, coordinating recovery activities, educating patients, and delivering compassionate service.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and personal recovery experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of addictions.
At least two years of personal substance use recovery.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

Serve as a recovery ambassador by maintaining an active, effective personal recovery program and high ethical standards.
Connect with and support peer clients by providing empathy and inviting them to connect with services.
Explain and demonstrate how center services and activities correlate to recovery, quality of life, and relationships.
Treat every client with respect and tailor solutions to individual needs based on training.
Run recovery meetings on the center's units; educate patients about center offerings and benefits.
Staff the center for phones during open hours.
Organize and host social activities in the center or in the community.
Reach out to disengaged clients to invite them back to center activities and recovery.
With appropriate releases, communicate with family members and significant others as indicated.
Work within a multi-county area to reach substance-using adults.
Conduct individualized and group meetings; facilitate non-clinical activities that engage, educate, and support clients.
Teach and model the value of each individual’s recovery experience, including coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Assist clients with community integration and connections to recovery supports.
Comply with HIPAA and grant funding requirements.
Attend team meetings to report and review program progress.
Deliver customer service with respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, and a helpful attitude.
Maintain departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards; identify gaps and contribute to policy development.
Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision, and Values.
Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required.