Peer Recovery Specialist - Central New Jersey Region
Company: Prevention Links Inc
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title Peer Recovery
Specialist - Central New Jersey Region . Employee Type: Full
Time-35 hours a week Description of duties and responsibilities :
The recovery specialist will work with individuals to support and
strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery. The
competencies and role of the recovery specialist shall include, but
are not limited to the following: · In collaboration with the
individual, develop a Recovery Plan which should include culturally
competent and relevant services that identifies goals with
measurable objectives, assesses strengths, can be used to work
towards those goals, identifies barriers that can inhibit goal
attainment, and monitors the progress made attaining those goals; ·
Educate the individuals on how to appropriately navigate treatment,
social service and recovery support systems; · Provide recovery
support services based on the individual’s preference and his/her
assessed needs; · Support individuals as they move through the
stages of change to encourage them in their recovery; · Assist
individuals with accessing recovery support services in the
community; · Completes documentation and paperwork as necessary ·
Be a positive role model by sharing experiential knowledge, hope,
and skills; · Maintain relationships with the individual in order
to assist him/her in the treatment engagement and retention
process; · Reinforce, guide, and ensure the individual that
recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping
abilities, and the resources of each individual; · Assist the
participant with gaining skills and resources needed to initiate
and maintain recovery; · Assist in establishing and sustaining a
social and physical environment supportive of recovery; · Enhance
identification and participation in the recovery community; ·
Advocate for appropriate and effective community treatment and
recovery; · Empower individuals to make self-determined and
self-directed choices about their recovery pathway; · Provide
support with face to face sessions and/or telephone support based
on individual’s personal choice · Attend ongoing trainings and team
meetings · Participate in outreach efforts for Region · Other tasks
as requested by Prevention Links management Qualifications for
Position: · High School Diploma or equivalent · Lived experience of
addiction and recovery, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience
with the guiding principles of recovery · NJ certified peer
recovery specialist (CPRS) required or obtained within first 6
months of employment · Degree in social work, human services, or
related field Skills, knowledge, Personal Qualities required: Must
possess the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities required to
fulfill the responsibilities listed above. Bilingual preferred.
Strong writing and computer skills required. Amount of travel and
any other special conditions or requirements : Must possess a valid
driver’s license and method of transportation. Includes regular
weekend and evening availability. Evening and Weekend Availability:
Must be available evenings and weekends
Keywords: Prevention Links Inc, New York , Peer Recovery Specialist - Central New Jersey Region, Social Services , Highland Park, New York
