Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPeer Recovery Specialist, START ProgramSupport for mothers with substance use disorders and their children in the communityMonday-Friday, 9am-5pm with flexibility in the evenings as needed for recovery meetingsUnder the supervision of the Site Manager, the Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for outreach to community-based organizations and to potential and current outpatient clients in community settings. The Peer Recovery Specialist will also perform client eligibility screenings, informal peer-to-peer counseling and, with the assistance of the clinicians, provide case management services, and linkages to recovery supports to clients in the community. The Peer Recovery Specialist provides evidence-based infant and early childhood relational health interventions including Brazleton Touchpoints. The Peer Recovery Specialist will promote the use of the Nurtured Heart Approach, as well as the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency interventions (ARC) in all outpatient activities with the goal of sustaining a safe and comfortable environment for the individuals served.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:1.) Performs all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization, and the Nurtured Heart Approach.2.) Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts.3.) Be of good character and reputation; sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform her or his job duties.4.) Actively participate in safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting client safety as well as environmental safety.5.) Accomplish individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation.6.) Comply with HIPAA guidelines regarding client rights and confidentiality.7.) Comply with documentation and training set forth by Human Resources.8.) Actively participate in CGE's clinical research efforts by ensuring accurate and timely reporting for all assessments and evaluations.SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The Center for Great Expectations
06/15/2024
East Orange,NJ