Recovery Specialist - Somerville, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem night shift

Travel within 60 miles

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerset is hiring a Recovery Specialist for a per diem night shift. You will provide non-clinical support, help develop recovery care plans, and educate patients on recovery models while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes lived experience, compassionate communication, and collaboration with community resources to support individualized recovery pathways. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a NAADAC-certified path and bilingual

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Within 6 months, obtain Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification (NCPRSS).
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Experience as Recovery Specialist or related role is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical individual and group support to develop recovery care plans.
• Educate individuals on recovery models and tools to support recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and community organizations.
• Connect patients to recovery support services and resources.
• Document activities and maintain accurate records in the health system.
• Facilitate recovery support meetings and assist with navigation to services.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCPRSS Certification within 6 months

Bilingual ability

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Recovery Specialist

Location: RWJ - Somerset

Department Name: Somerset OORP - Grant

Req #: 0000260518

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $23.45 - $25.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Recovery Specialist – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Recovery Specialists become part of a purpose-driven environment where lived experience, compassion, and peer support create meaningful change every day. As a Recovery Specialist, you will provide non-clinical individual and group support to develop a recovery care plan, educate individuals on recovery models and cultivate supportive tools to enhance recovery. The Recovery Specialist will work closely with the individual’s multidisciplinary care team and community-based organizations to connect patients with additional recovery support services that best fit their needs. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Recovery Specialist may include:

• 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

This role might be for you if:

• You draw on your own lived experience with recovery to inspire hope and connection in others
• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with clients, families, and colleagues
• You enjoy building trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including attention to grammar and detail, to help you deliver accurate documentation
• Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
• Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you
• Collaborative teamwork is something you value and actively contribute to as part of a multidisciplinary care team

To be considered for this Recovery Specialist opportunity, you are passionate about serving as a role model, advocate, and motivator for individuals navigating recovery from substance-use disorder.

• This position offers a per diem night shift schedule.
• You hold a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and have a 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.
• You are able to travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed.
• You hold or are able to obtain, within 6 months of employment, a Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification through the NAADAC organization.
• Bilingual ability, previous experience as a Recovery Specialist or in a related role, and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook are preferred.