Recovery Specialist - Livingston, NJ

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 (Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, Essex OORP Program) • Full‑time, Day shift • Hourly, $23.45 – $27.88 per hour

About the role

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 works 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.

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 successful navigation to treatment
• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 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
• Ability 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

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual ability
• Previous experience as a Recovery Specialist or in a related role
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook

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 Reimbursement
• Health 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

Pay

Hourly range: $23.45 – $27.88 per hour. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, three 12‑hour day shifts per week.