Peer Recovery Support Specialist (5787)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Center for Family Services is seeking an experienced Peer Support Specialist to work at the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center. This role involves providing support to individuals experiencing mental health crises through direct companionship, facilitating group activities, and offering essential information about behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate must have lived experience relevant to the population served and certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist. The position offers a $500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of recovery.
• Current Driver's License with no violations in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for consumers and support persons.
• Provide supportive companionship to consumers.
• Facilitate supportive group activities promoting recovery.

Skills

Lived experience relevant to the population served

Positive decision-making skills

Excellent driving record

Education

Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or equivalent

Job description

Take advantage of our new sign‑on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign‑on bonus.

Location: Morris County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary: $24 per hour

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Peer Support Specialist for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). This is a 24‑hour psychiatric crisis center for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center provides a nurturing and supportive environment where our consumers can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as resource to other consumers and support persons (such as friends and family members identified by the consumer) on issues related to the effective management of mental illness in areas such as symptom reduction, relapse prevention, stress management, social skills, depression, anxiety and healthy relationships.
• Use prior personal experiences with mental health services in a positive manner for consumers/families
• Greet consumers upon entry into the stabilization center, assist them in acclimating to the environment.
• Provide supportive companionship to consumers.
• Apply trauma informed care approach to consumer interactions.
• Actively listen to consumers and family members.
• Facilitate supportive group activities for consumers that promote recovery, wellness, coping skills, connection, and stabilization.
• Support the concept/philosophy of wellness and recovery.
• Provide consumers and support persons with information about how to obtain information about behavioral health issues and services available.
• Help consumers and support persons understand the behavioral health systems in New Jersey.
• Complete all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
• Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality consumer care.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Center and Program performance improvement activities.
• Provide (using program vehicle) and/or arrange for transportation services for clients to afford access to services as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and in accordance with program policies, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• The Peer Specialist must have lived experience relevant to the population served and at least two years of recovery.
• Must hold certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS), Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP), or other DMHAS‑approved Peer Specialist credential.
• Demonstration of positive decision‑making skills personally and professionally
• Must have current Driver's License and excellent driving record with no violations in the past 3 years.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.