PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MONMOUTH AREA

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Job Title: Peer Recovery Support Specialist 

Program: CPSAI

Location: Monmouth County DCP&P Office 630 Bangs Ave in Asbury Park, New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Starting Salary $37,500.00

Job Description/Summary

Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) works with DCP&P involved parents and caretakers who live with substance use disorders. PRSS assists clients in formulating and meeting goals related to recovery and wellness. PRSS meets with clients out in the community and helps them access resources including12-step mutual support meetings, food pantries, diaper banks and social services.

Essential Job Function 

• Driving client in agency vehicle
• Building knowledge of and connections with local resources
• Maintain regular meeting schedule with client in the community
• Serve as sober advocate for client 
• Developing and working towards client-identified recovery goals

Competencies

• Demonstrates empathetic and non judgmental stance to recovery
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of professional boundaries

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Communication Skills: written and verbal
• Basic Computer skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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

Required Training:

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.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

EOE