Family Support Coordinator - ReConnect Family Support (3039)

Center for Family Services; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

PTO

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Center for Family Services in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Family Support Coordinator for the ReConnections Family Support Center. The FSC will provide peer-to-peer support in the substance use field, using compassionate approaches to assist program participants and their families.

You will create wellness plans, connect families with treatment resources, and facilitate psychoeducation and support groups.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 2+ years in substance use field or lived-in experience.
• Two years of sustained personal recovery.
• Active CPR/Peer Recovery certification required; obtain within 6 months if not held.
• Valid NJ driver’s license, insurance, and registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 peer support in person, by phone, or telehealth.
• Create individualized wellness plans with measurable goals.
• Offer resources on treatment options and access to services.
• Inform about Naloxone trainings and how to obtain Naloxone.
• Advocate for families and educate on patient brokering risks.
• Share lists of recovery resources and support groups.
• Use active listening and motivational interviewing to address needs.
• Guide families with CRAFT-based coping strategies.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and support group meetings as needed.
• Motivate loved ones to enter and stay in treatment; assist with referrals.
• Participate in community outreach and events.

Skills

Peer support

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

CRAFT method

Psychoeducation

Education

High School/GED

2+ years substance use field

Sustained personal recovery

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job description

Family Support Coordinator - ReConnect Family Support (3039)

*Sign-On Bonus

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

Job Location: Mannington and Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Status: Full Time

Salary: $22 per hour

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
• 2 or more years of experience working in the substance use field and/or lived-in experience
• Two years of sustained personal recovery
• Active Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification through the State of NJ required. If not currently held, certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Has current driver's license, insurance and registration.
• Applicants 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 Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• 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
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Center For Family Services is a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.