Peer Recovery Specialist, Recovery and Wellness Ridgewood, Temp, Full time, Day

Valley Health System • Ridgewood, NJ

16h • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) engages patients with substance use disorders using peer-based support and motivational interviewing to increase treatment access, retention, and continuity of care. The PRS works at the bedside in the Emergency Department and inpatient hospital settings to support admissions to detox, provides peer-led individual and group support to reduce AMA discharges, and facilitates linkage to community-based services. The role also includes outreach to community providers to strengthen referral pathways and support program growth.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or completion of a CCAR Peer Recovery Coach program required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in peer support or working with individuals with SUD required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational interviewing skills
• Ability to engage patients in a supportive, non-judgmental manner
• Knowledge of SUD treatment systems and resources in New Jersey
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Engages patients with substance use disorders using peer-based support and motivational interviewing to increase treatment access, retention, and continuity of care.
• Works at the bedside in the Emergency Department and inpatient hospital settings to support admissions to detox.
• Provides peer-led individual and group support to reduce AMA discharges.
• Facilitates linkage to community-based services.
• Outreach to community providers to strengthen referral pathways and support program growth.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED