Job Information
Legacy Treatment Services Peer Recovery Specialist in Camden, New Jersey
Peer Recovery Specialist
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Contingency Management Camden - Camden, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Provides recovery support and peer coaching to program participants. Required to attend DMHAS State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives. Works with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans/wellness recovery action plans, education on navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs. Provides both face to face and telephone support services based on personal choice and maintain aftercare contacts based on agency procedures.
Hours:
Full time, some evening hours required.
This is a 40 hour full time benefitted position which includes some evenings required:
3.2 weeks of PTO in first year
Medical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits
403(b) employee participation and employer match
9 Agency-paid holidays
About Legacy Treatment Services:
Legacy Treatment Services is a behavioral and mental health social services agency. Legacy providers services to over 20,000 adults, youth, and adolescents throughout 17 counties in New Jersey. Legacy’s mission is to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving.
Minimum of Associate’s Degree preferred; High School Diploma required. Must have 2 years’ experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and to reach full potentials. CPRS certification (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) preferred.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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