Night Recovery Specialist — Peer Support & Growth

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support and develop recovery care plans with individuals. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to connect clients with services and resources.

This full-time night-shift role requires strong communication, lived recovery experience, and the ability to travel within a 60-mile radius for cross-coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recovery principles.
• Willingness to travel within a 60‑mile radius for cross-coverage.
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification preferred; must pursue within 6 months.
• Bilingual ability preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical individual and group support to develop recovery care plans.
• Educate individuals on recovery models and tools to enhance recovery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary care team and community organizations to connect clients with recovery services.
• Document information in the electronic health record per guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Travel within 60 miles radius

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support and develop recovery care plans with individuals. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to connect clients with services and resources.

This full-time night-shift role requires strong communication, lived recovery experience, and the ability to travel within a 60-mile radius for cross-coverage.