Peer Recovery Support Specialist -SUD (4612)

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. This role involves providing essential non-clinical support to individuals experiencing substance use challenges, guiding them through their recovery journey. You will engage with survivors, offering hope and practical resources while maintaining vital relationships that empower their recovery. With a focus on community support and personal growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a recognized top workplace.

Benefits

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• 2 years of recovery experience or family member affected by substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical assistance and recovery support for individuals.
• Educate participants on recovery pathways and navigate treatment systems.
• Develop Recovery Plans with measurable objectives.

Skills

Recovery Support

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record System (AWARDS)

Communication Tools (Phone, Text)

Job description

Peer Recovery Support Specialist - SUD (4612)

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Location: Camden, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing coverage at the Living Proof Recovery Center and/or Camden County Metro Police Department, both located in Camden, New Jersey. The role includes engaging and providing non-clinical assistance and recovery supports for individuals experiencing active substance use and/or reversed from an opioid overdose. The Peer Recovery Specialist will maintain relationships with survivors by contact to reinforce, guide, and ensure survivors that recovery is possible. The Peer Recovery Specialist will assist the survivor to gain skills and access necessary resources needed to initiate and maintain their recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliant with funding source, contract and or program's Annex A.
• Complete required documentation within established timeframes per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy and procedure.
• Educates participants on multiple pathways of recovery, on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service, and recovery support systems.
• Be a role model by sharing knowledge, hope, and skills.
• Maintain relationships to assist individuals in the treatment engagement and retention process.
• Reinforces, guides, and ensures that recovery is possible, based on the strengths, coping abilities, and resources of each individual.
• Assists with gaining skills and resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery.
• Assists in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of recovery.
• Link and refer individuals from the hospital at bedside to treatment using a client-centered approach.
• Provide recovery support services based on the individual's preference and needs.
• Peer Recovery Specialists are scheduled to staff the Living Proof Recovery Center located on Benson Street in Camden, New Jersey and/or the Camden County Metro Police Department.
• Responsible for responding to law enforcement calls within 15-30 minutes to ensure prompt services are provided.
• Peer Recovery Specialist explains the program and their role, engaging the survivor in a non-clinical supportive relationship.
• Peer Recovery Specialist obtains all signed consents and releases before making any calls or referrals on behalf of the participant.
• Peer Recovery Specialist and Navigator discuss cases within 48 hours on LPRC/CCPD interaction and Navigator documents case review in AWARDS.
• Working as a team with Navigator to link individuals to resources that address specialized social service needs to build their recovery capital.
• Provides supportive outreach and engagement in LPRC/CCPD setting for the purpose of furthering recovery, including but not limited to phone calls, text messages, and letters.
• Develops a Recovery Plan which should include culturally competent and relevant services that identify goals with measurable objectives, assess strengths, identify barriers that can inhibit goal attainment, and monitor progress made towards those goals.
• Documenting an accurate shift log after each shift.
• Documenting each new case into the Electronic Health Record System (AWARDS) and following up with each participant in a 3-2-1 format as shown in the program manual.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED, Associate Degree preferred.
• At least 2 continuous years of recovery or 2 years of practicing the principles of recovery as a family member affected by substance use.
• Must have a valid driver's license per vendor agency requirements.

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.

About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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.