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LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP

Peer Recovery Specialist

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$62,638 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Conducts initial Social Determinants of Health screenings for individuals in jail and community settings and provides orientation to Diversion Support Services. Delivers peer support services grounded in lived experience using evidence based practices, including Mary Copeland's Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and principles consistent with Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT). Provides services in office based and community based settings, including field based outreach and engagement. Utilizes agency vehicles to transport clients, when clinically indicated, to identified needs such as treatment appointments, housing resources, benefits offices, and other recovery related services. Facilitates both individual and group interventions focused on recovery planning, self advocacy, relapse prevention, and community reintegration. Demonstrates competency in age responsive service delivery and applies structured assessment skills to interpret consumer status, identify functional needs, and coordinates appropriate supports to promote stability and reduce justice system involvement.
Hours:
This position is Full Time, Monday - Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required. This position has the following benefits: 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 403(b) employer match and employee participation Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment 9 Agency-paid holidays
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) with lived experience in mental health or substance abuse as well as lived experience in the justice system. Must either have a certification to work as a peer specialist or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Experience working with population preferred. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have a valid driver's license in good standing with no more than 2 moving violations within the last three years and no license suspensions. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LTS456