Recovery Specialist - Newark, NJ

About the role

The Recovery Specialist at RWJBarnabas Health is a full-time position working three 12-hour day shifts per week. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and at least four (4) years of experience in guiding principles of recovery.

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

• 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
• Organizational and communication skills, including attention to grammar and detail, to help you deliver accurate documentation
• Adaptability 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Passion for serving as a role model, advocate, and motivator for individuals navigating recovery from substance-use disorder

Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits and resources package to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health, 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!