Peer Recovery Specialist

2 weeks ago

Newark, United States Integrity House Full time

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make an impact in someone’s life? At Integrity, we believe that a vibrant company culture which supports and nurtures our employees is so important that it is the key to our success. With our team culture, we listen to your ideas and invest in your career growth Our purpose and passion are to empower clients, their loved ones, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Be a part of our team whose mission is to help individuals and families through an effective and measurable system of comprehensive Therapeutic Community addictions treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery support in a way that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change.

We are excited to announce our **Peer Recovery Support Specialist I (uncertified) and Peer Recovery Support II (certified) **openings.

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 recovery

**Required 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

**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 (Full-Time) 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?**

Since 1968, Integrity House has provided comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. Integrity is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, Integrity House is recognized statewide as a treatment leader. Integrity House is committed to best practice and has expanded its program and services throughout the years to remain a practical resource for those who need help. We currently offer inpatient, residential, and outpatient, levels of addiction treatment, including medication-assi

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