On-site Peer Recovery Specialist — Impact & Benefits

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium  

401k Plan

Job summary

CarePlus NJ Inc in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist who will draw on personal recovery to support others. You will collaborate with Case Managers, Clinicians, and Prescribers to develop individualized recovery plans and act as a steady peer in the client journey.

Duties include guiding clients through orientation, maintaining supportive interactions, linking to community resources, documenting promptly with recovery-focused language, and sharing lived experience to promote

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.
• Current CPR/AED (BLS) certification required.
• Must possess or pursue CPRS/NCPRSS from start of hire and obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationships by assisting in the orientation process.
• Maintain group and individual supportive interactions with clients, their families, and social supports.
• Communicate effectively using personal recovery story to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
• Provide recovery support by assisting clients in managing crises and encouraging exploration of community roles.
• Celebrate clients' efforts and accomplishments.
• Share lived experience of recovery and ongoing personal efforts to enhance health, wellness and recovery.
• Provide linkages to services and community resources.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner using recovery-oriented language.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED certification

CPRS/NCPRSS certification

Job description

CarePlus NJ Inc in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist who will draw on personal recovery to support others. You will collaborate with Case Managers, Clinicians, and Prescribers to develop individualized recovery plans and act as a steady peer in the client journey.

Duties include guiding clients through orientation, maintaining supportive interactions, linking to community resources, documenting promptly with recovery-focused language, and sharing lived experience to promote