Peer Recovery Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group seeks a dedicated Diversion Support Specialist to screen clients for Social Determinants of Health and orient them to Diversion Support Services. You will deliver peer support grounded in lived experience, using WRAP and FACT principles, across office, community, and field settings.

Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group recovery planning, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and community reintegration, while maintaining strong written and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree preferred with lived experience in mental health/substance use and justice system.
• Must have or be willing to obtain peer specialist certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with the target population and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial Social Determinants of Health screenings in jail and community settings.
• Provide orientation to Diversion Support Services and deliver peer support based on WRAP/FACT.
• Offer services in office and community settings, including field outreach with transport as needed.
• Engage clients in recovery planning, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and reintegration.

Skills

Peer support

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Peer specialist certification (or willingness to obtain in 6 months)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Diversion Support Services - East Brunswick, NJ 08816Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.67 HourlyConducts initial Social Determinants of Health screenings for individuals in jail and community settings and provides orientation to Diversion Support Services. Delivers peer support services grounded in lived experience using evidence based practices, including Mary Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and principles consistent with Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT). Provides services in office based and community based settings, including field based outreach and engagement. Utilizes agency vehicles to transport clients, when clinically indicated, to identified needs such as treatment appointments, housing resources, benefits offices, and other recovery related services. Facilitates both individual and group interventions focused on recovery planning, self advocacy, relapse prevention, and community reintegration. Demonstrates competency in age responsive service delivery and applies structured assessment skills to interpret consumer status, identify functional needs, and coordinates appropriate supports to promote stability and reduce justice system involvement.

Hours

This position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required.

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) employer match and employee participation
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• 9 Agency-paid holidays

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) with lived experience in mental health or substance abuse as well as lived experience in the justice system. Must either have a certification to work as a peer specialist or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Experience working with population preferred. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have a valid driver's license in good standing with no more than 2 moving violations within the last three years and no license suspensions.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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