Community Service Worker - County of Bergen

Department of Health Services – Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Under supervision, performs supportive functions and assists people who have a substance use disorder and/or opioid use disorder diagnosis and/or are in recovery

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

· Provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants.

· Assists individuals in developing recovery plans.

· Educate individuals on treatment and support service navigation.

· Provide recovery support services based on individual’s preference and assessed needs.

· Support individuals in their recovery as they move through stages of change.

· Assist individuals in accessing recovery support services in the community.

· Work collaboratively with the case manager to ensure individuals engage in services and transitions.

· Be a positive role model by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills.

· Develop and maintain relationships with individuals in order to assess them in treatment engagement and retention.

· Reinforce, guide, and reassure the individual that recovery is possible and build upon their strengths and coping abilities.

· Assist individuals with gaining skills and resources to maintain recovery, including MAT as applicable.

· Assist in establishing and sustaining a social and physical 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 recovery pathways.

· Provide individual and group support in-person.

· Help individuals maintain healthy community, family and social functioning.

· Participates in team meetings and training.

· Documents clear, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

· Work harmoniously with team, clients, and community.

Education Requirements:

· High School diploma, GED or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher preferred

Schedule:

· Full Time

· Able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts per client needs.

Other:

· Two (2) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery

· Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (may earn upon employment)

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us– put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in the guiding principles of recovery?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person