Peer Recovery Specialist STAR Morris
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Care Plus NJ is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist STAR Morris. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will leverage your personal recovery journey to support others. You will collaborate with healthcare providers, including Case Managers, Clinicians, and Prescribers, to develop individualized recovery plans and serve as a crucial support system for clients. This role involves guiding individuals through treatment, social services, and recovery support systems.
Key focus areas include Attend mandated training to delineate peer role functions, competencies, and responsibilities, Develop a Recovery Plan in collaboration with the individual, case manager, clinician, and/or prescriber, and Educate individuals on how to navigate treatment, social service, and recovery support systems.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalency, 2 Years Guiding Principles Of Recovery Experience, and 2 Years Active Recovery From Substance Use Disorder. Important skills include Develop Recovery Plan, Educate Individuals On Navigating Treatment, Provide Recovery Support Services, Work Collaboratively With Case Manager, Reinforce Recovery, and Guide Recovery.
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Peer Recovery Specialist STAR Morris
Location:415 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains NJ
On-site/ In the Community M-F:8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Hourly:Starting at $43,500
What We Offer:
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Health & Dental Coverage
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Union Benefits
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Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
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Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
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401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Discount and Rewards Program
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Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Job Summary:
As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will use your personal journey of recovery to assist others. Work alongside other healthcare providers, including Case Managers, Clinicians, and Prescribers, to develop individualized personalized recovery plans and be a support system for our clients.
What You Will Do:
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Attend mandated training to delineate peer role functions, competencies, and responsibilities
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In collaboration with the individual, case manager, clinician, and/or prescriber, develop a Recovery Plan
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Educate the individuals on how to navigate treatment, social service, and recovery support systems
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Provide recovery support services based on the individual's preference and his/her/their assessed needs
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Work collaboratively with the case manager to ensure the individual engages in services for up to a year
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Reinforce, guide, and reassure the individual that recovery is possible and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and the resources of everyone.
What We Need to See:
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Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency, associate's degree or above preferred.
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Must have two (2) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals in improving their health and wellness
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Must be at least two (2) years in active recovery from a substance use disorder.
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A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.
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Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color, and historically underrepresentedindividuals 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.
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