Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist - STAR Job Summary: You will provide recovery support and peer coaching to clients. Work with clients to support and strengthen their capacity to participate in their personal recovery, link them to appropriate care, and help them achieve their wellness and recovery goals. Organizational Overview: CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. What You Will Do: + Attend mandated training to delineate peer role functions, competencies, and responsibilities + In collaboration with the individual, develop a Recovery Plan + Educate the individuals on how to navigate treatment, social service, and recovery support systems + Provide recovery support services based on the individual's preference and his/her assessed needs + Work collaboratively with the case manager to ensure the individual engages in services for up to a year + Reinforce, guide, and reassure the individual that recovery is possible and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and the resources of each individual. What We Need to See: + Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency, associate's degree or above preferred. + Must have two (2) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals in improving their health and wellness + A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance. + Travel is required between service areas; use of own vehicle is required. What We Offer: + 401K, no matching needed + High-plan insurance at a generous cost + Union benefits + Life and Disability insurance + Per diem opportunities + Excellent supervision and training + Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness + 10% daycare discount About CarePlus New Jersey: CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.