Peer Recovery Specialist

ABHS•Laurel Springs, NJ

20h

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety, security, sobriety and transportation of Victory Bay’s clients, who are in various levels of treatment for substance abuse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-4 years’ experience working in a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Excellent organizational skills.
Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR Certification, preferred
Narcan training, preferred
Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, preferred
Crisis Prevention Institute Certification (Within first 90 days of employment)

Responsibilities

Monitor and direct the daily schedule of clients, including performing tasks and staying on schedule to attend all treatment and activities.
Transport clients to treatment facility, and back to residence in Victory Bay transport vehicle.
Monitor the condition and behavior of all clients for intoxication/drug use.
Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer on scheduled days of the week and communicate to medical the results via email.
Promptly relieving previous Peer Recovery Specialist and completing shift change report.
Conduct searches of clients at intake and assist in completing intake paperwork.
Always maintain and control company keys.
Monitor clients and direct into group sessions or appointments when needed.
Make concerted effort to build relationships with each client and model healthy communication as part of program of Recovery.
Complete shift change reports weekly.
Manage and defuse conflict between clients impartially and respectfully.
Maintain a collegial but professional demeanor, reflective of healthy sobriety, and appropriate boundaries with each client.
Adhering to scheduled client transports and arrive to the facility in a timely manner.
Report to and communicate with Direct Supervisor.
Assist with facility maintenance.
Running Ancillary groups and imputing group notes into KIPU.
Observing and assisting with self-administration of medications.
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.