Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Hunterdon Area
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Patient/Health Advocate -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Patient/Health Advocate
Job Title:
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Program: CPSAI
Location:
Hunterdon Area
Position Type:
Full Time
Starting Salary $37,500.00
Job Description /SummaryThe Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) uses lived experience to align with DCPP-involved clients to develop and achieve client-identified goals. PRSS meets with voluntary clients in the community to assist in networking mutual support meetings, navigating social services and DCPP objectives and acting a sober advocate for client in their recovery journey.
Essential Job Function- Maintain written weekly and monthly reports of client progress
- Schedule and attend meetings with clients in the community
- Support clients in developing and meeting identified goals
- Maintain agency vehicle
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and demonstrate ethical critical thinking and judgement with clients
- Collaborative attitude with co-workers and DCPP
- Basic computer competency
- Knowledge of local recovery and social service resources
- High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing
- Must be 21 years of age
- Knowledge of addictions preferred
- At least 2 continuous years of sustained recovery
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
The Department of Children and Families approved Peer Recovery Support Service training including Ethics and Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
Additional trainings may include:
Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Psychological First Aid and all agency specific trainings.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
- Staff Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus program
EOE
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