Recovery Peer Specialist — Outreach & Wellness Planning

Legacy Treatment Services Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group seeks a dedicated Diversion Support Specialist to screen clients for Social Determinants of Health and orient them to Diversion Support Services. You will deliver peer support grounded in lived experience, using WRAP and FACT principles, across office, community, and field settings.

Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group recovery planning, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and community reintegration, while maintaining strong written and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree preferred with lived experience in mental health/substance use and justice system.
• Must have or be willing to obtain peer specialist certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with the target population and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial Social Determinants of Health screenings in jail and community settings.
• Provide orientation to Diversion Support Services and deliver peer support based on WRAP/FACT.
• Offer services in office and community settings, including field outreach with transport as needed.
• Engage clients in recovery planning, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and reintegration.

Skills

Peer support

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Peer specialist certification (or willingness to obtain in 6 months)

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services Group seeks a dedicated Diversion Support Specialist to screen clients for Social Determinants of Health and orient them to Diversion Support Services. You will deliver peer support grounded in lived experience, using WRAP and FACT principles, across office, community, and field settings.

Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group recovery planning, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and community reintegration, while maintaining strong written and