Position Details

Peer Specialist - STAR GC (2407)


Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to high-quality care and dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Over the past decade, Center For Family Services has continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs in the New Jersey community. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges. With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families find the vision, hope, and strength for a better life.

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Position Summary: 

The Peer Associate and Child Development Specialist plays a dual role at the recovery center. We are looking for a person with at least two years of personal recovery who will assist individuals who are contemplating recovery, in recovery, or have other recovery-based goals. This individual must embrace multiple pathways of recovery. In addition, as a part-time Child Development Specialist, they would create a friendly, safe, and educational environment for adolescent girls struggling with life challenges as well as providing support and guidance to assist in overcoming obstacles. 

Location: Gloucester, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Recovery Specialists shall be responsible  for providing on-site coverage at county-based Emergency Departments, engage, and provide  non-clinical assistance and recovery supports for individuals reversed from an opioid overdose  and individuals with Substance Use Disorder. The role of the Recovery Specialists include but  are not limited to the following: 
  • In collaboration with the individual, develop a Recovery Plan which should include  culturally competent and relevant services that identifies goals with measurable  objectives, assesses strengths, can be used to work towards those goals 
  • Identifies barriers that can inhibit goal attainment, and monitors the progress made  attaining those goals 
  • Educate the individuals on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service and  recovery support systems 
  • Provide recovery support services based on the individual's preference and his/her needs 
  • Support individuals as they move through the stages of change to encourage them in their  recovery 
  • Assist individuals with accessing recovery support services in the community
  • Work collaboratively with the Case Manager to ensure the individual engages in services  up to one year if needed 
  • Be a positive role model by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills 
  • Maintain relationships with the individual in order to assist him/her in the treatment  engagement and retention process 
  • Reinforce, guide, and ensure the individual that recovery is possible, and is built on  multiple strengths, coping abilities, and the resources of each individual  
  • Assist the individual participating in STAR with gaining skills and resources needed to  initiate and maintain recovery 
  • Assist in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of  recovery 
  • Enhance identification and participation in the recovery community;  
  • Advocate for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery 
  • Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their  recovery pathway 
  • Provide support with face to face sessions and/or telephone support based on individual's  personal choice 
  • Maintain follow-up one year after starting STAR program 
  • Help individuals maintain healthy community, family and social functioning


REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma Required
  • Associate's Degree Preferred (Some Peer Recovery or Recovery Coach classes preferred)
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in the  guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness and  live a self-directed life. A general understanding of the multiple pathways to recovery. Basic  computer skills and experience using email as a tool for communication. 

Benefits:

At theCenter for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

  • Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

  • 401k Plan

  • Medical insurance plan options

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Prescription Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

  • Opportunity for advancement

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