Peer Recovery Specialist

Advantage Behavioral Health; Laurel Springs (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to help monitor client safety, coordinate transportation, and support treatment programs. The role requires providing structure, administering standard assessments, and documenting shifts and group sessions within a treatment facility.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in drug and alcohol settings, CPR/Narcan certifications preferred, and a professional, collaborative approach to client care and team work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years’ experience in a drug & alcohol treatment facility.
• Current CPR Certification, preferred; Narcan training, preferred; Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety, security, sobriety and transportation for clients.
• Transport clients to treatment facilities and back to residence.
• Monitor clients for intoxication/drug use and report results.
• Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer on scheduled days and notify medical.
• Complete shift change reports and intake documentation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and build meaningful client relationships.
• Assist with facility maintenance and observe self-administration of medications.
• Run ancillary groups and document notes in the EHR (KIPU).

Skills

Adaptability

Customer Service

Decision Making

Dependability

Ethics

Interpersonal Skills

Job Knowledge

Conflict Management

Organization Skills

Productivity

Self-Development

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Description

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety, security, sobriety and transportation of Victory Bay’s clients, who are in various levels of treatment for substance abuse.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Essential Duties
• Monitor and direct the daily schedule of clients; including performing tasks and staying on schedule to attend all treatment and activities. Organization and punctuality are key.
• Transport clients to treatment facility, and back to residence in Victory Bay transport vehicle. Comply with driving guidelines and GPS monitoring system.
• Monitor the condition and behavior of all clients for intoxication/drug use.
• Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer on scheduled days of the week and communicate to medical the results via email.
• Promptly relieving previous Peer Recovery Specialist and completing shift change report.
• Conduct searches of clients at intake and assist in completing intake paperwork.
• Always maintain and control company keys.
• Monitor clients and direct into group sessions or appointments when needed.
• Make concerted effort to build relationships with each client, and model healthy communication as part of program of Recovery.
• Complete shift change reports weekly.
• Manage and defuse conflict between clients impartially and respectfully. Effectively remind clients of rules and consequences of breach. Enforce punitive measures when necessary.
• Maintain a collegial but professional demeanor, reflective of healthy sobriety, and appropriate boundaries with each client.
• Adhering to scheduled client transports and arrive to the facility in a timely manner.
• Report to and communicate with Direct Supervisor.
• Assist with facility maintenance.
• Running Ancillary groups and imputing group notes into KIPU.
• Observing and assisting with self-administration of medications.
• Additional Duties
• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
• As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.
• Interpersonal Relations
• Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
• Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
• Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Ethics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Conflict Management
• Organization Skills
• Productivity
• Self-Development
• Teamwork

Performance Standards & Measurement

• Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.

Equipment, Tools & Machines

• Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
• Use of company network and email domain.

Working Conditions

• Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
• May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive.
• Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
• Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
• If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employees to give us at least 14 days resignation notice in writing.

Demands

• Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
• Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
• Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees, and business partners, among others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1-4 years’ experience working in a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current CPR Certification, preferred
• Narcan training, preferred
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, preferred
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certification (Within first 90 days of employment)