Bilingual Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Owen Health Care as a Full-Time Bilingual Peer Recovery Specialist in Union County, New Jersey! This exciting opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery, using your bilingual skills to foster meaningful connections. You'll work onsite in a supportive environment where innovation meets excellence, ensuring that each day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences.

With a competitive pay range, this role not only values your specialized skills but also encourages you to grow professionally in a high-performance culture. Here, your empathetic approach and integrity will shine, empowering clients and contributing to a customer-focused mission. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, 401(k), and Paid Time Off. Together, let's redefine recovery care and make a lasting difference in our community!

Owen Health Care is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.

As a Full-Time Bilingual Peer Recovery Specialist at Owen Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive emotional support through individual interactions and support groups, fostering self-esteem and confidence among clients with your empathy and caring approach. You'll also deliver informational support by facilitating classes, training, and seminars, equipping individuals with the skills they need to become peer support specialists. Your instrumental support will shine through as you coordinate referrals and provide tangible assistance, helping clients navigate challenges such as transportation, housing, food, and clothing. Additionally, you'll create a sense of community by facilitating social support in designated spaces and activities, connecting individuals in recovery to promote learning and recreational skills. Finally, you will perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery care in alignment with our mission to empower and uplift our clients.

To thrive as a Full-Time Bilingual Peer Recovery Specialist at Owen Health Care, a unique blend of skills and qualifications is essential. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid NJ driver's license, enabling effective service coordination and client support. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a history of substance abuse, showcasing a minimum of two years of sobriety to foster authentic connections with clients. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital, as you will engage empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting trust and open communication.

Additionally, a willingness to complete the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training-a 46-hour online program mandated by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey-is crucial for ensuring you possess the knowledge and tools necessary to provide meaningful support. This combination of personal experience and professional skills empowers you to make a lasting difference in the recovery journey of others.

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!