What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - ASBURY PARK position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY?
Job Description
Job Description
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Job Title : Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Program : CPSAI
Location : Monmouth County Area - Asbury Park, New Jersey
630 BANGS AVENUE, ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY 07712
Position Type : Full Time
Job Description / Summary
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) in the Asbury Park area works with DCP&P-involved adults in recovery from substance use disorders. PRSS utilizes lived experience to align with clients in their recovery journey, and work to help develop and meet client-identified goals. PRSS works with clients in the field to connect them to local social services and recovery networks. PRSS maintains written records of client progress and recovery goals, and provides monthly updates to DCP&P.
Essential Job Function
- Maintains relationships with parent / caregiver and families in order to assist individuals in the treatment engagement and retention process
- Reinforces, guides and ensures parents / caregivers and their families that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities and resources of each individual
- Provides supportive outreach and engagement, in-office and out of office, for the purpose of furthering recovery in coordination with staff members including but not limited to phone calls, letter and home visits
- Enhances identification and participation in the recovery community
- Empowers parents / caregivers to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway
- In collaboration with the parent / caregiver, develops a Recovery Plan which should include culturally competent and relevant services that identifies goals with measurable objectives, assesses strengths, can be used to work toward those goals, identifies barriers that can inhibit goal attainment, and monitors the progress made attaining those goals
- Attend all Family Team Meetings and Focus on Supervision, as requested, participates in case consultation with parent / caregiver and DCP&P case worker, attend consortia (if parent / caregiver is presented), attend agency staff meetings
Competencies
Qualifications
Required Training :
The Department of Children and Families approved Peer Recovery Support Service training including Ethics and Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Additional trainings may include : Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Psychological First Aid and all agency specific trainings.
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
o Medical and Dental Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Disability and Life Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Training opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
