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Integrity House
Peer Recovery Support 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
Job Description
Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey's oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We've been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year. We are excited to announce our full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist opening in Toms River, NJ! Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a
Peer Recovery Support Specialist:
Provides direct support to the client and their natural supports including psychoeducation, advocacy, crisis intervention, community integration, and skill development Assists the team in coordinating care with other service providers in the Agency or community Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure provision of services and referral and linkage related to social determinants of health Function as a mentor, guide, and resource for clients In collaboration with participants and staff, provide recovery support services that are flexible to ensure cultural relevancy and address clients' preferences and identified needs Facilitate recovery groups and healthy activities Support clients as they move through the stages of change to encourage them in their recovery Assist clients with gaining skills and resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery Assist in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of recovery Accompany clients to appointments for support when possible Help clients maintain healthy community, family and social functioning Provide relapse prevention skills based on experience Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies to consumers Assist consumers with gaining skills and resources needed to initiate and maintain recoveryRequired Education and Experience :
High School Diploma or Equivalent At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorder CPRS- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, preferred but not required Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing
Schedule:
Monday and Thursday 9:00am- 6:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am
- 7:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am
- 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am
- 1:00pm
Specialized Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
Working knowledge of recovery Thorough understanding of the 12 Steps as well as other self and mutual recovery support groups Ability to guide participants toward identification and development of positive supports within the community Effective interpersonal skills Ability to utilize evidence-based practices learned during orientation period Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Why Work for Integrity? We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:
Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!) Employer Paid Dental Employer Paid Vision Employer Paid Life and AD&D Employer Paid Long Term Disability Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Account Commuter Benefit Plan Tuition Reimbursement- up to $4,000 annual Recognition Rewards Professional Development Assistance Who We Are?
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00- $22.