Youth and Family Peer Recovery Specialist

Location: Fairlawn
On-site FT 40
Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Wednesdays and Friday: Either 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hourly: $21.63

What We Offer:

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Union Benefits
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:
As the Peer Recovery Specialist, you will work in our Youth and Family Treatment Recovery Engagement and Expansion Department (YF-TREE) to deliver behavioral health care and substance use treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 0-25 experiencing substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders, along with their families and primary caregivers.

What You Will Do:

• Provide ongoing peer support and advocacy to ensure client's autonomy and right to self-determination is respected
• Connect clients to resources, experiential sharing, and assist in relationship building 
• Provide group facilitation, skill building/mentoring/goal setting, and socialization/self-esteem building 
• Assist clients with education/awareness of community resources, coping skills, and individual strengths 
• Assist in establishing and sustaining a social environment supportive of recovery 
• Enhance identification and participation in the recovery community 
• Advocate for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery 
• Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway
• Provide support with face-to-face sessions and/or telephone support based on the individual's personal choice
• Help individuals maintain healthy community, family and social functioning

What We Need to See:

• High School Diploma and peer service experience required. Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field preferred
• Peer recovery provider certification required.
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. 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.

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.