Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Renew360° · United States

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB PURPOSE

TIME COMMITMENT

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide peer-based and recovery-oriented support to individuals throughout the treatment process.
• Assist clients in identifying recovery goals and developing individualized recovery plans.
• Encourage participation in treatment activities, support groups, and recovery-oriented services.
• Promote hope, empowerment, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility.
• Support clients in accessing community resources, housing, employment, education, transportation, and healthcare services.
• Provide educational groups to clients as designated by the Executive Director, and the Clinical Director managing the organizational schedule.

• Build supportive and professional relationships with clients.
• Assist with client orientation to treatment programs and facility expectations.
• Conduct regular check-ins with assigned clients to support engagement and retention.
• Facilitate recovery-focused activities and educational groups as appropriate.
• Encourage participation in discharge planning and continuing care services.
• Facilitates and coordinates family visits.
• Support client transportation and community linkage activities when appropriate.

• Participate in clinical supervision and training activities required for credentialing
• Develop competencies in peer support services, motivational interviewing, ethics,and all other areas concerning peer support services.
• Complete continuing educational requirements and recertification as defined by The CPRS credential, overseen by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board (APCBNJ),
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.

• Assist with admissions, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Support recreational, educational, and wellness activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development activities.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Through identified and approved transportation sources, escort clients to community self-help group meetings and activities.
• Assist in the maintenance of the client’s outdoor recovery space.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or related field preferred.

• Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders preferred.
• Lived recovery experience may be considered a valuable qualification when consistent with program needs and organizational policy.
• Experience in behavioral health, human services, healthcare, or social services preferred.

• Understanding of substance use disorders and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of community recovery resources and support systems.
• Ability to establish professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic documentation and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Commitment to ethical and recovery-oriented practice.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility.
• Ability to participate in community-based activities and client support services.
• Ability to respond appropriately during client emergencies.

• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Promote client engagement and treatment retention.
• Participate in required supervision and training activities.
• Contribute positively to a recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Progress toward addiction counseling certification or licensure goals.

• Case Manager
• Clinical Coordinator