Recovery Specialist - Livingston, NJ

About the role

The Recovery Specialist at RWJBarnabas Health works in the Essex OORP Program at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. This role is full-time, working three 12-hour day shifts per week. The pay range is $23.45 - $27.88 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and patients with non-clinical support, building trust and connection by sharing your own lived experience with recovery
• Conduct client and patient screenings to gather relevant history and document information 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 their recovery
• Serve as a positive role model by establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with clients, patients, and their families
• Education 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
• 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

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in guiding principles of recovery
• Able to travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed
• Hold or be 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

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Draw on your own lived experience with recovery to inspire hope and connection in others
Clear, compassionate communication
Strong organizational and communication skills, including attention to grammar and detail
Adaptability to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
Continuous learning and professional growth
Collaborative teamwork

Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive market-competitive Total Rewards package including:

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