Recovery Specialist (FT Night) Somerset, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health
- Somerset, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential
- Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification through NAADAC organization required at hire or must obtain certification within 6 months of employment
- Ability to travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed
- Ability to utilize resources to advocate for patient/client while showing empathy and compassion
- Bilingual a plus
- Previous experience as a Recovery Specialist or other related position, strongly
- Strong organizational and communication skills (grammar, punctuation and sentence structure). Knowledge of computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification through NAADAC organization required at hire or must obtain certification within 6 months of employment
- Shift working, (3) 12 hour shifts
- Full-Time
- Engage client/patient to provide non-clinical assistance and recovery support by creating connections and trust through the sharing of real-life experience(s) with the client/patient throughout their intervention.
- Conduct client/patient screening to collect all required information pertaining to client/patient history in all aspects of life. Input screening information into the electronic health record system in accordance with IFPR documentation guidelines.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation, complete required patient follow up and provide necessary reporting data to ensure grant compliance.
- Create individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs discovered through the screening process and social determinants of health (SDOH) circumstances in accordance to grant requirements. Connect client/patient with non-clinical SDOH related services and resources.
- Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with client/patient and their families by being a positive role model and sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills.
- Educate individuals on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service(s) and recovery support systems by maintaining relationships with an IFPR Patient Navigator and/or hospital staff to ensure the navigation to treatment is successful.
- Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway to maintain recovery.
- Implement and facilitate recovery support meetings and groups that are designed to engage, motivate and empower the audience.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!