Peer Recovery Specialist | Mental Health

The Peer Recovery Specialist works closely with the Center Manager, Wellness Mentors, and Center members to plan, coordinate, and implement Wellness Center activities and operations. The position plays an important role in creating a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment where members can access support, build connections, develop skills, and pursue their personal wellness goals.

What You Will Do

Support the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center, engage with members, help plan and facilitate wellness activities, encourage member participation, and assist members in identifying and accessing community resources.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have lived experience, patience, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills. They will be able to remain calm under pressure, think critically, and adapt to situations.

Requirements

• Must have lived experience and at least 2 years of continuous recovery from SMI or SUD diagnosis.
• One of the following certifications is required: CRSP-Certified Recovery Support Practitioner, CPRS-Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, NCRPSS-National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Wellness Coach or Community MH Associate Certificate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of work experience in mental health field.
• A prominent level of patience and emotional resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations.
• Great critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with individuals in crisis.
• Knowledge of wellness, the mental health system and community resources.
• Ability to make and maintain contacts and positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services and speak openly on aspects of their individual recovery.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed practices.
• Proficient in MS Office products as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record!

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Free DMO dental insurance
• Free vision insurance
• 6 weeks PTO
• 11 Holidays