Peer Support Specialist - CRSC

Peer Support Specialist - CRSC

Location:610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus NJ

Full-time, On-site

Hourly:$18.00 without a CPRS Certification; $22 with a CPRS Certification.

What We offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Life insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

• 401k Plan

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

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:

• Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationships by assisting in the orientation process

• Maintain group and individual supportive interactions with clients, their families, and social supports

• Communicate effectively-using personal recovery story-to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships and aid om the recovery process

• Provide recovery support by assisting clients in managing crises and encouraging exploration and pursuit of community roles

• Celebrate clients' efforts and accomplishments

• Share lived experience of recovery and ongoing personal efforts to enhance health, wellness and recovery.

• Provide personalized client support

• Provide linkages to services and community resources

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and using recovery-oriented language

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED

• Experience working in behavioral health setting

• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS) certification

• Must possess or pursue CPRS/NCPRSS from start of hire and obtain within 6 months of hire

• Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance for primary drivers

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements?Apply anyway!

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?

The CRSC embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. The CRSC 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.