Peer Recovery Specialist — Wellness Center Coach

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO 6 weeks

11 holidays

Job summary

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit, seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist to support Wellness Center operations and promote recovery, wellness, and community connection. Under the Center Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and implement activities to create a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment where members access support and build skills.

Requirements include lived experience with 2+ years of recovery, valid NJ driver’s license, and relevant certifications. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience and at least 2 years of continuous recovery from SMI or SUD.
• Certification: CRSP, CPRS, NCRPSS, Certified Wellness Coach or Community MH Associate Certificate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of work in mental health field.
• Prominent level of patience and emotional resilience; ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of wellness resources.
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center in collaboration with the Center Manager and Wellness Mentors.
• Engage with members in a respectful, person-centered, recovery-focused manner.
• Plan and facilitate wellness, educational, recreational, and peer-support activities.
• Encourage member participation and create opportunities for social connection and community engagement.
• Use personal lived experience to promote hope, recovery, and empowerment.
• Assist members in identifying and accessing community resources and supportive services.

Skills

Lived experience

Patience & resilience

Verbal & written communication

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Critical thinking

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit, seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist to support Wellness Center operations and promote recovery, wellness, and community connection. Under the Center Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and implement activities to create a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment where members access support and build skills.

Requirements include lived experience with 2+ years of recovery, valid NJ driver’s license, and relevant certifications. Bilingual skills are a plus.