Peer Recovery Specialist, Recovery and Wellness Ridgewood, Temp, Full time, Day

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) engages patients with substance use disorders using peer-based support and motivational interviewing to increase treatment access, retention, and continuity of care. The PRS works at the bedside in the Emergency Department and inpatient hospital settings to support admissions to detox, provides peer-led individual and group support to reduce AMA discharges, and facilitates linkage to community-based services. The role also includes outreach to community providers to strengthen referral pathways and support program growth.

Education

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or completion of a CCAR Peer Recovery Coach program required

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in peer support or working with individuals with SUD required.

Skills

•    Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational interviewing skills
•    Ability to engage patients in a supportive, non-judgmental manner
•    Knowledge of SUD treatment systems and resources in New Jersey
•    Excellent organizational and documentation skills 
•    Bilingual proficiency preferred
•    Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. 
 

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.