Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope and see new opportunities.

Position Overview:
This position has two primary roles:
Under supervision of the Medication Access Champion Director, the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will connect and engage with clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) to engage and continue treatment and supply information regarding state and county resources to assist clients with care transition.
Under supervision by the Director of Emergency Services and clinical oversight by a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist aids in the provision of engaging individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and providing state and county resources to recovery support services through a community mobile unit
Qualifications for Position :
Education:: HS Diploma and CPRS Certification preferred
Certification: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) required within 12 months of employment
Experience:: one year of direct services experience.
Skills and Abilities: Active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, persuasion, oral comprehension, oral expression, written comprehension, and expression, ability to navigate and use computer software programs.
Other Requirements:: Valid driver’s license.
Work Schedule :- Tuesday - Saturday 10a-6p (5 hours Open Access & 3 hours Mobile Unit)
Hourly Rate: $17.00 an additional $1 per hour paid out quarterly - Non CPRS Certified
$21.60 CPRS Certified

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a harassment-free work environment. The Mission provides equal employment opportunities for all without regard to any form of intentional or unintentional harassment or discrimination based on regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, breastfeeding, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Covid-19

Rescue Mission of Trenton requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start of employment, unless the Rescue Mission of Trenton has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption.