PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - HUNTERDON AREA

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 33,750 - 41,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Flemington, NJ. This role involves using personal recovery experience to help clients achieve their goals and navigate social services. Duties include attending client meetings and maintaining progress reports. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and valid driving license. Knowledge of addictions is a plus, along with at least 2 years of sustained recovery. Full-time position with a starting salary of $37,500 and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• Knowledge of addictions is preferred.
• At least 2 continuous years of sustained recovery is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain written weekly and monthly reports of client progress.
• Schedule and attend meetings with clients in the community.
• Support clients in developing and meeting identified goals.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Basic computer competency

Knowledge of local recovery and social service resources

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title: Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Program: CPSAI

Location: Hunterdon Area

Position Type: Full Time

Starting Salary $37,500.00

Job Description/Summary

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) uses lived experience to align with DCPP-involved clients to develop and achieve client-identified goals. PRSS meets with voluntary clients in the community to assist in networking mutual support meetings, navigating social services and DCPP objectives and acting a sober advocate for client in their recovery journey.

Essential Job Function

• Maintain written weekly and monthly reports of client progress
• Schedule and attend meetings with clients in the community
• Support clients in developing and meeting identified goals
• Maintain agency vehicle

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and demonstrate ethical critical thinking and judgement with clients
• Collaborative attitude with co-workers and DCPP
• Basic computer competency
• Knowledge of local recovery and social service resources

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Must be 21 years of age
• Knowledge of addictions preferred
• At least 2 continuous years of sustained recovery
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Required Training

The Department of Children and Families approved Peer Recovery Support Service training including Ethics and Division of Child Protection and Permanency.

Additional trainings may include: Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Psychological First Aid and all agency specific trainings.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

EOE