Peer Recovery Specialist (Trenton, NJ)

Rescue Mission of Trenton; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to assist clients navigating recovery from addiction and homelessness. In this full-time role, you'll engage with clients in supportive activities, document services delivered, and ensure a safe environment while working flexible shifts. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to helping individuals with lived experiences and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to support individuals with lived experience in addiction and homelessness.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial.
• Certifications or valid driver's license are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with orientation and provide client services.
• Conduct documentation of services using electronic health records.
• Help ensure client safety during emergencies and drills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Support and empowerment of individuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job description

Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope, and see new opportunities.

The Rescue Mission of Trenton seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist. The position, supervised by the Manager of Behavioral Health, helps clients reach their potential by providing hands-on program support services.

What it’s like to work at the Rescue Mission of Trenton

Founded in Trenton, New Jersey in 1915, we serve men and women who have no place else to turn for shelter, clothing, treatment, and food. We provide a safe, clean, warm refuge for the addicted, the hungry, the transient, and the homeless. Our dedicated staff offer care, support, and encouragement to all who seek our services.

Our services encourage individuals to reach their greatest potential within an environment where they are treated with dignity and develop self-esteem, responsibility, and hope. Your contributions will be invaluable in helping us to fulfill our mission, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

We value dignity, communication, and helping each of our clients reach their full potential.

Our clients are assisted by staff with behavioral health treatment options, medical referrals, securing identification, job placement, financial planning, and assistance with securing housing. The role of Peer Recovery Specialist plays an important role in helping engage our clients in the recovery process and helps them reach their potential.

Position Details

Client Services

The Peer Recovery Specialist assists clients with orientation to the program in collaboration with their treatment team. This non-clinical position requires someone who can provide client services and assistance in a non-judgmental manner. Successful applicants can work with clients who have co-occurring disorders, collect specimens for routine drug testing, provide physical checks, and monitor for unusual behaviors. The position also involves engaging clients in activities such as education, recreation, and daily life skills, as well as transporting and supervising clients.

Documentation

Successful applicants will be able to conduct timely documentation of services delivered to clients using an electronic health record.

Safety Skills

The health and safety of our clients and staff are our agency’s top priority. This position plays an important part by assisting with evacuations during drills and emergencies, notifying appropriate staff of facility equipment issues, and helping maintenance personnel ensure the living environments are healthy and safe.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to supporting and empowering individuals with lived experience in addiction, homelessness, and substance use disorders
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED

Full-time, First and Second Shift: 32 to 40 hours per week (6 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm). Must have weekday and weekend flexibility.

Pay Rate: $17.51 an hour, plus $1.00 per hour worked paid out quarterly. Plus a comprehensive benefits and training package.

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and a harassment-free work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected category.

Department: Behavioral Health

This is a non-management, full-time position.

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