CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST | BHS Evergreen IOP| Full-Time Flexible Shifts (25496)

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

Job Category: Allied Health/Technical

Requisition Number: CERTI009666

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

Requirements:

Serves as a recovery ambassador by maintaining an active, effective personal recovery program and high personal and ethical standards.

Connect with and support peer clients of the Center by providing empathy and inviting them to connect with services.

Explain and demonstrate how services and activities offered by the center correlate to improve recovery and quality of life and relationships.

Treat every client with respect and utilize training to ensure that solutions offered are tailored specifically to the needs of the individual client.

Run recovery meetings on BNBMC Substance use units and educate patients and clients about the center and what it can do for them.

Staff the center for phones during open center hours.

Organize and host social activities in the center or in the community

Reach out to clients who have disengaged from formal treatments to invite them

to the center and back into recovery activities

With appropriate releases, communicate with family members and significant others as indicated.

Work within the Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Essex County area including high risk neighborhoods, to reach substance-using adults.

Conduct individual and group meetings with clients and provide a set of non-clinical activities that engage, educate and offer support to individuals; facilitating groups on recovery that are tailored to the needs of clients

Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience, including modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.

Assist clients with community integration and making connections to recovery supports in the community.

Comply with all regulations under HIPAA and relevant grant funding as applicable

Attend team meetings with the program personnel and clinical staff to report and review program progress.

Assists with the collections of outcome data Provides reports according to instructions from program coordinating staff

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position 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.
• Computer Literate
• Heart Saver Required
• CPRS certification within 1 year of start date

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Salary Commensurate with experience within posted range:

$25 per hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoi ng development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Diploma or better in Diploma/GED.

Experience

Required

2 years:

two years of personal substance use recovery.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

*Heart Saver

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