PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - HUNTERDON AREA

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY • Flemington, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) uses lived experience to align with DCPP-involved clients to develop and achieve client-identified goals. PRSS meets with voluntary clients in the community to assist in networking mutual support meetings, navigating social services and DCPP objectives and acting a sober advocate for client in their recovery journey.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Must be 21 years of age
• Knowledge of addictions preferred
• At least 2 continuous years of sustained recovery
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and demonstrate ethical critical thinking and judgement with clients
• Collaborative attitude with co-workers and DCPP
• Basic computer competency
• Knowledge of local recovery and social service resources
• The Department of Children and Families approved Peer Recovery Support Service training including Ethics and Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
• Additional trainings may include: Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Psychological First Aid and all agency specific trainings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain written weekly and monthly reports of client progress
• Schedule and attend meetings with clients in the community
• Support clients in developing and meeting identified goals
• Maintain agency vehicle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees