Peer Recovery Specialist

Advantage Behavioral Health; Laurel Springs (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist responsible for ensuring the safety and sobriety of clients in treatment. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in recovery environments, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. This full-time position comes with a competitive pay range and aims for individuals who are dedicated to supporting others in their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience working in a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility.
• Current CPR Certification and Narcan training preferred.
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification and Crisis Prevention Institute Certification within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and sobriety of clients and facilitate their transportation.
• Administer urine analysis and breathalyzer tests.
• Maintain effective communication and relationship building with clients.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service Oriented

Dependable & Accountable

Innovative

Integrity

Quality (accuracy)

Safety Oriented

Self-Development

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Purpose Summary:

• Responsible for monitoring the safety, security, sobriety and transportation of Victory Bay’s clients, who are in various levels of treatment for substance abuse.
  
  

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 them 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 transportation notes in KIPU daily.
• Complete client notes in KIPU 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.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Customer Service Oriented
• Dependable & Accountable
• Innovative
• Integrity
• Quality (accuracy)
• Safety Oriented
• Self-Development
• Team Player
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred experience:

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

Proper Knowledge and Skills: N/A

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent walking, sitting, standing, driving
  
  

Environmental Factors:

• Communicable diseases
• Hot/cold temperatures
• Environmental conditions may vary
  
  

Required licenses or certifications:

Can obtain through Victory Bay after hiring if not obtained prior.

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

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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