Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center

About the role

The Peer Recovery Specialist position at CarePlus NJ Inc. is designed to utilize personal recovery experiences to support clients in their journey towards wellness.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationships during the orientation process
• Maintain group and individual supportive interactions with clients, their families, and social supports
• Communicate effectively using personal recovery stories to build authentic peer-to-peer relationships and aid in the recovery process
• Provide recovery support by assisting clients in managing crises and encouraging exploration of community roles
• Share lived experience of recovery and ongoing efforts to enhance health, wellness, and recovery
• Provide personalized client support
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and using recovery-oriented language
• Link clients to services and community resources

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Experience working in behavioral health settings
• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS) certification
• Must possess or pursue CPRS/NCPRS certification from start of hire and obtain within 6 months of hire
• Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance for primary drivers

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a recovery-focused environment

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive hourly wages and holiday compensation
• 401(k) plan

Pay

Hourly rate: $18.00 without CPRS Certification; $22 with CPRS Certification

Schedule

Full-time, On-site