Recovery High School Mentor (Peer Recovery Specialist) - Roselle New Jersey

Company: Prevention Links Inc
Location: Roselle, New Jersey
Posted On: 04/20/2024

Description of duties and responsibilities: The peer recovery specialist is and individual with lived experience of addiction and recovery who provides specialized support and case management to adolescents impacted by addiction.

• Orients new students to the school's programs and policies
• Collaboratively develop an individual recovery plan with students
• Complete documentation and paperwork as necessary
• Participates in weekly team meetings, contributing feedback regarding the student's behavior, progress, and recovery stability
• Assists with student intake and follow up assessments
• Ensures that students are connected to any necessary outside supports
• Immediately reports any concerns to supervisor
• Facilitate recovery process groups
• Chaperone students on field trips during school hours and weekend as needed
• Provide year-round phone support for enrolled students
• Must be able to observe urine screening.
• Must be able to transport youth in a company issued van.
• Other tasks as requested by SupervisorQualifications for position:
  • Lived experience of addiction recovery, with a minimum of three years continuous abstinence if in personal recovery. High school Diploma required. Associate degree and NJ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) PreferredEVENING AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY: Must be available evenings and weekendsSkills, knowledge, personal qualities required: Must possess the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities required to fulfill the responsibilities listed above. Strong writing and computer skills required. Bi-lingual preferred.Hours per day or week: 35 hours per week/ Full Time Compensation details: 38000-40000 Yearly SalaryPI5622b63864bc-31181-34235044 More...

        

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