PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Location
Secaucus, New Jersey
Salary
$37,450 / YEAR
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist uses lived experience to provide hope, support, and advocacy for individuals with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include developing recovery plans, conducting outreach, and assisting clients with daily living skills and community linkages.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of sustained recovery or experience as a family member affected by substance use. Completion of DCF-approved Peer Recovery Support Service training is required.
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for both 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!
Job Title: Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Program: CPSAI
Hudson Area - Secaucus, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Salary $37,450.00
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist draws upon their lived experience to carry a message of hope and recovery to individuals who are experiencing a substance use disorder. By offering encouragement, support, outreach, service linkages, and advocacy. The PRSS cultivates and secures a connection with the parent/caregiver while coaching the parent/caregiver to achieve recovery goals and modeling personal responsibility. As part of their job responsibilities, the PRSS may be asked to provide direct services to individuals such as outreach and engagement, personal assistance in the completion of daily living skills, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services and advocacy.
The Department of Children and Families approved Peer Recovery Support Service training including Ethics and Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Psychological First Aid and all agency specific trainings.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: o Medical and Dental Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Disability and Life Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Training opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
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