Family Support Coordinator - ReConnect Family Support (1586)

Center for Family Services; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

401k

Medical insurance

Prescription insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Training & Development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center For Family Services is seeking a dedicated Family Support Coordinator for the ReConnections Family Support Center in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The role focuses on peer-to-peer coaching, wellness planning, and helping families access treatment and recovery resources.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 2+ years in the substance use field or lived experience, CPRS certification, and a valid driver's license. Some nights and weekends plus travel across Southern NJ are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• 2+ years experience in the substance use field or lived experience.
• CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging, respectful environment for 1:1 peer support (in person, phone, or telehealth).
• Develop individualized wellness plans with measurable goals.
• Provide families with information on treatment resources and support options.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Family Support Coordinator - ReConnect Family Support (1586)

Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for FamilyServices is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace teamdedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligiblefor a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location: Egg Harbor Twp., NJ

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary:$22 per hour

About the Reconnect Program:

Reconnections is a program that offers peer-to-peer coaching and support services to family, friends, and loved ones of individuals with substance use disorder. Our staff will work with you to begin the process of healing from the effect's substance use has had on personal relationships and develop healthy boundaries.

Position Summary:
Center for Family Services is seeking an experienced and professional Family Support Coordinator for the ReConnections Family Support Center. The FSC position requires experience working in the substance use field and/or lived-in experience; patience, dedication, understanding, and the ability to provide peer to peer compassionate support to program participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create an engaging and respectful environment that recognizes, supports, and encourages participants as important collaborators in their loved one(s) care for 1:1 peer support service; in-person, via phone or telehealth.
• Constructs individualized wellness plans with participants that identifies goals with measurable objectives.
• Offering resources to families seeking information on substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment. Resources include, but are not limited to, accessing treatment information through REACH-NJ, NJ Connect, private insurance, DMHAS IME Addiction Access Center, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options, etc.
• Inform family members about Naloxone trainings to help prevent overdose with a loved one(s) with opioid use disorder and how to obtain Naloxone.
• Advocate on behalf of families.
• Inform and Educate families of "patient brokering" that may result in unethical practices during their time of need to seek immediate treatment for their loved ones.
• Provide lists of 12 Step and Recovery Support Group Meeting locations and/or other Mutual Support Groups for families.
• Using active listening & motivational interviewing skills to members to meet them where they need to be met, allowing them to share their needs, stories, and barriers.
• Guide families using the CRAFT Method (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) in exploring effective coping strategies such as self-care, stress management, personal boundaries and more.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and support group meetings as needed.
• Offer supportive strategies on how to motivate their loved one(s) to enter and stay in treatment and connect with recovery support services.
• Teach positive communication skills and be able to engage in role-plays with participants to rehearse effective communication skills.
• Participation in outreaching and community events as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED required
• Experience: Has 2 or more years of experience working in the substance use field and/or lived-in experience.
• Completes all required trainings and acquires CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) certification.
• Essential Driver: Has current driver's license, insurance and registration.
• Applicant must be flexible and willing to work some nights for client appointments and the occasional weekend for events as well as travel throughout Southern NJ as needed to meet with clients.

Benefits:
At the Center for FamilyServices our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed toinvesting in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well asongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professionaljourney.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO)program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing Training &Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment atCenter For Family Services Center For Family Services, a leader in thenon-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. Aspart of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Ourstaff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes apositive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in arewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as aprofessional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit CenterFor Family Services website at www.centerffs.org .

DisclaimerAll positions require pre-employment drugscreening and criminal record checks. Many positions require motor vehiclerecord evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is anequal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefitspackages.