Recovery Specialist — Peer Support Leader (3x12h Days)

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support, education on recovery models, and planning of individualized care. The role emphasizes using lived experience to foster hope and connect patients with resources, within a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time with day shifts at MMC Southern Campus.

You will document, coordinate services, and help patients navigate social services and recovery options to support sustained wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that help individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Engaging clients and patients with non-clinical support, building trust and connection by sharing your own lived experience with recovery.
• Conducting client and patient screenings to gather relevant history and documenting information within the electronic health record in accordance with IFPR guidelines.
• Creating individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs, screening results, and social determinants of health.
• Connecting clients and patients with non-clinical, SDOH-related services and community resources that support their recovery.
• Serving as a positive role model by establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with clients, patients, and their families.
• Educating individuals on how to navigate treatment, social services, and recovery support systems, while coordinating with IFPR Patient Navigators and hospital staff to ensure the navigation to treatment is successful.
• Empowering individuals to make self-determined, self-directed choices about their recovery pathway.
• Facilitating recovery support meetings and groups designed to engage, motivate, and empower participants.
• Completing timely, accurate documentation and reporting to support grant compliance and continuity of care

Skills

Lived experience with recovery

Clear communication

Adaptability

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Continuous learning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support, education on recovery models, and planning of individualized care. The role emphasizes using lived experience to foster hope and connect patients with resources, within a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time with day shifts at MMC Southern Campus.

You will document, coordinate services, and help patients navigate social services and recovery options to support sustained wellness.