Recovery-Focused Residential Assistant — Evenings & Overnights

acendahealth; Elmer (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative culture

401(k) with 100% employer match on the

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the A Place to Call Home program in New Jersey. This PRN Residential Assistant role supports mothers and children, providing 24/7 coverage and connections to community resources within a recovery-focused setting.

The position requires a high school degree plus at least one year in a recovery-oriented role, knowledge of AA 12 steps, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of experience in a Recovery-oriented role.
• Knowledge of the 12 steps for A.A.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with mothers and children and assist with connection to community resources;
• Provide support in recognizing cravings, urges, triggers; and provide skill building including relapse prevention planning;
• Follow up with mothers up to six months post discharge, and provide links to supports as appropriate; and document;
• Prevent and assist with crisis situations; help reduce potential for relapse;
• Engagement and coordination with integrated team members for continuity of care, including written daily report when on shift;
• Record all documentation (UDS, med administration, individual sessions, group sessions, interventions, collateral phone contacts, and as needed releases of information, emergency contacts etc), in the EHR for continuity of resident records;
• Scan all written documentation into resident EHR (outside provider Urine Drug Screen, discharge paperwork, important documents, etc.);

Skills

High School Diploma

Recovery experience

12-step knowledge

Driver's license

Bilingual

Professionalism

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the A Place to Call Home program in New Jersey. This PRN Residential Assistant role supports mothers and children, providing 24/7 coverage and connections to community resources within a recovery-focused setting.

The position requires a high school degree plus at least one year in a recovery-oriented role, knowledge of AA 12 steps, and a valid driver’s license.