Peer Recovery Specialist - Make a Difference & Sign-On Bonus

Acenda, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental coverage for

401(k) with 100% employer match on the

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda, Inc. is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist (24-7) in Sewell, NJ, to support Early Intervention Support Services in Gloucester County. The role requires lived experience with mental health and substance use, plus CPRS preferred, to engage with clients and link them to needed services.

The position offers base pay at $20.23/hour with bilingual premium and a rotating day/evening/weekend/holiday schedule, plus a $500 sign-on bonus. Join Team Acenda to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience with mental health and substance use.
• Excellent communication skills to motivate and engage individuals.
• Able to link individuals to needed treatment services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve mental wellness via Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Operate as Peer Champion liaison with a strength-based perspective.
• Collaborate with Acenda and communities to connect to needed services.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Linking to services

Education

High School Diploma

CPRS preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Acenda, Inc. is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist (24-7) in Sewell, NJ, to support Early Intervention Support Services in Gloucester County. The role requires lived experience with mental health and substance use, plus CPRS preferred, to engage with clients and link them to needed services.

The position offers base pay at $20.23/hour with bilingual premium and a rotating day/evening/weekend/holiday schedule, plus a $500 sign-on bonus. Join Team Acenda to make a difference in the community.