High school equivalent or GED. Associate's degree preferred in social work, psychology, behavioral studies or a related field.
Must complete mandatory eighteen (18)-hour Ethics/Peer Support training and forty-six (46)-hour recovery specialist training.
Must have two years of experience in the principles of recovery to assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and reach their full potential.
Must be intimately familiar with the local recovery community and knowledgeable of all local social services, businesses, faith-based organizations and neighborhoods.
Continually pursues goal of integrating cultural competency into recovery support.
Bilingual a plus; Spanish preferred.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides peer-to-peer recovery support services and may perform specialized activities and functions to assist individuals in their recovery.
REPORTS TO:
Recovery supports coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct peer-to-peer recovery support, outreach and engagement services.
Provides recovery coaching to assist in all stages of the recovery continuum and does routine follow-ups.
Develops an individualized employment, financial literacy and housing plan that is consumer-centered and includes strategies for recovery.
Provides screening, brief intervention and referral to substance use treatment as needed.
Links residents with systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities.
Advocates on behalf of members.
May perform specialized activities and functions specific to the program.
Completes documentation and other reporting requirements.
Meets regularly with supervisor and participates in other continuing professional development opportunities.
AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Whether you lead an active life or love leisure, you’ll enjoy working and living in the beach communities of New Jersey’s southeastern shore.
Benefits & Wellness
We believe that healthcare should be a rewarding career. That’s why we offer excellent compensation, exceptional health and wellness benefits, and internal resources and programs to support professional growth for our team members. Here, you’ll find everything you need to pursue your calling of caring for others, knowing that you’re working for an organization dedicated to your overall well-being.
Inclusion & Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what makes AtlantiCare a great organization. We recognize and celebrate individual differences as dimensions that enrich our workforce and allow us to be more creative, flexible and competitive. Our inclusive culture welcomes our employees to freely contribute their diverse ideas, background, talents and experiences to make this a place where everyone can be, and do, their best work together.
Great Location
For many, the shore communities of southeastern New Jersey are vacation destinations, but for AtlantiCare employees, they’re home. Working at AtlantiCare allows you to experience shore life year-round. Here, you’ll find natural beauty, world-class entertainment, rich history, amazing arts, abundant outdoor recreation, shopping, sophisticated dining and plenty of family-friendly events all within communities you’ll love to call home.
Working Here
The spirit of collaboration is alive and well at AtlantiCare. We empower our teams to be agents of change within our system. We encourage growth and support advancement. Our shared vision for advancing the health of the communities and people we serve guides us to do what’s right for each patient, our healthcare delivery system and the practice of medicine as a whole. We teach, grow and advance medicine together.
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