Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Drive Recovery & Hope

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team. You will serve as a recovery ambassador, maintaining your own recovery, and building supportive relationships with clients to connect them with center services.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. You will run recovery meetings, staff phones, organize activities, and collaborate with clinicians while adhering to HIPAA

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.
• CPRS certification within 1 year of start date.
• Heart Saver certification is required.
• Diploma or GED.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recovery ambassador by maintaining an active, effective personal recovery program and high personal and ethical standards.
• Connect with and support peer clients and invite them to connect with services.
• Explain and demonstrate how center services improve recovery and quality of life.
• Treat every client with respect and tailor solutions to individual needs.
• Run recovery meetings on units and educate patients about center resources.
• Staff the center for phones during open hours.
• Organize and host social activities in the center or community.
• Reach out to disengaged clients to invite them back to center and recovery activities.
• Communicate with family members as releases permit.
• Work within Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Essex County to reach substance-using adults.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and align with grant requirements.
• Attend team meetings to report progress and outcomes.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Good interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Computer literate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma or GED

Tools

Heart Saver Certification

CPRS certification

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team. You will serve as a recovery ambassador, maintaining your own recovery, and building supportive relationships with clients to connect them with center services.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. You will run recovery meetings, staff phones, organize activities, and collaborate with clinicians while adhering to HIPAA