Peer Recovery Specialist

Prevention Links Inc is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will work closely with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a Recovery Plan with the individual, identifying goals, strengths, and barriers to goal attainment.
• Provide recovery support services based on the individual's needs and preferences.
• Support individuals as they move through the stages of change to encourage them in their recovery.
• Assist individuals with accessing recovery support services in the community.
• Work collaboratively with the case manager to ensure the individual engages in services up to one year.
• Be a positive role model by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills.
• Maintain relationships with the individual to assist them in the treatment engagement and retention process.
• Reinforce, guide, and ensure the individual that recovery is possible, built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and resources.
• Assist individuals in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of recovery.
• Enhance identification and participation in the recovery community.
• Advocate for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery.
• Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway.
• Provide support with face-to-face sessions and/or telephone support based on individual's personal choice.
• Maintain follow-up one year after starting the STAR program.
• Help individuals maintain healthy community, family, and social functioning.

Requirements:

• A minimum associate's degree is preferred; high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Two years' experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred.
• Must complete 30-hour recovery coach training and 18-hour peer ethics training (provided by Prevention Links) upon hire.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S and New Jersey.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be sensitive, flexible, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and possess basic computer skills.
• Must be available to attend weekend and evening meetings and events as required.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess the time management skills necessary to organize and manage multiple priorities and tasks.

About Prevention Links Inc:

Prevention Links Inc is a leading provider of recovery support services. We are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and live a self-directed life. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote recovery, wellness, and community engagement.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting others in their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].