Recovery Specialist - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 32,304 - 38,407; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Recovery Specialist at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. The role provides non-clinical support, develops individualized recovery plans, and educates patients and families on recovery models to build a supportive network for ongoing care.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, four years of recovery experience, and willingness to travel within a 60-mile radius.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in recovery principles that help individuals improve health and wellness.
• Willing to travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed.
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with non-clinical support and build trust using lived experience.
• Document client history in the electronic health record per IFPR guidelines.
• Create individualized recovery support plans based on needs and results.
• Connect clients with non-clinical community resources to support recovery.
• Serve as a positive role model for clients, families, and staff.
• Educate on navigating treatment and social services and coordinate care with hospital staff.
• Empower individuals to make self-directed recovery choices.
• Facilitate recovery support meetings and groups to engage participants.
• Complete timely documentation to support grant compliance and continuity of care.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Recovery Specialist

Location: Community Medical Center

Address: 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Department: Grant Opioid Overdose Ocean

Req #: 0000254681

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $23.45 - $27.88 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 will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Welcome to RWJBarnabas Health, where Recovery Specialists become part of a purpose‑driven environment that leverages lived experience, compassion, and peer support to create meaningful change each day. As a Recovery Specialist you will provide non‑clinical individual and group support, develop personalized recovery care plans, educate on recovery models, and bring patients and families into a supportive network that enhances their recovery journey.

Typical Day

• Engage clients and patients with non‑clinical support, building trust by sharing your own lived experience.
• Conduct client and patient screenings to gather relevant history and document within the electronic health record in accordance with IFPR guidelines.
• Create individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs, screening results, and social determinants of health.
• Connect clients and patients with non‑clinical, SDOH‑related services and community resources that support recovery.
• Serve as a positive role model by establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with clients, patients, and their families.
• Educate individuals on navigating treatment, social services, and recovery support systems while coordinating with IFPR Patient Navigators and hospital staff to ensure successful navigation to treatment.
• Empower individuals to make self‑determined, self‑directed choices about their recovery pathway.
• Facilitate recovery support meetings and groups designed to engage, motivate, and empower participants.
• Complete 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.
• You possess strong organizational and communication skills, including attention to detail, to deliver accurate documentation.
• Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism.
• Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you.
• You value collaborative teamwork and actively contribute to a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 health, wellness, and live a self‑directed life.
• 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 NAADAC.
• Bilingual ability, prior experience as a Recovery Specialist or in a related role, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook are preferred.
• This position offers a full‑time schedule of three 12‑hour night shifts per week.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.