Peer Recovery Specialist
Woods Services·Northfield, New Jersey
Woods Services·Northfield, New Jersey
Provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants to strengthen their capacity for personal recovery. Develop wellness recovery action plans and assist individuals in navigating treatment and social services.
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Outpatient program. The Coordinated Specialty Care and Community Integration program The Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) and Community Integration program provides comprehensive services, including evidence-based pharmacological treatment, supported employment and education services, individual and group psychotherapy, case management, family therapy, and recovery support in the community and clinical settings. This program services individuals ages 15-35 who have an ESMI diagnosis.
3.2 weeks of PTO in the first year Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits 403(b) employee participation and employer match 9 Agency-paid holidays Salary: $17 - $19 / hour - depending upon education / experience Hours: This is a 40-hour full-time benefitted position, which includes some evenings required. Job Summary The Peer Recovery Specialist will provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants and will be required to attend Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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 of 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.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in recovery guiding principles. An associate degree and CPRS certification are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, Peer Recovery Specialist roles are commonly tied to behavioral health, substance use, and community support settings, where employers look for candidates who can connect with clients through lived experience and CPRS credentials. This role is competitive because it requires both personal recovery experience and practical readiness, including a valid driver’s license and certification progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your CPRS status and prepare a brief example of how you support peers in recovery.