Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Mobile Unit/Harm Reduction

Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope and see new opportunities.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Position Overview

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for our Mobile Unit
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist aids in the provision of engaging individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and providing state and county resources to recovery support services through a community mobile unit initiative.

What it’s like to work at the Rescue Mission of Trenton
Founded in 1915 and located in Trenton New Jersey we serve men and women who have no place else to turn for shelter, clothing, treatment and food. We provide a safe, clean, warm refuge for the homeless, the hungry, the transient and the addicted. Our dedicated staff in the Shelter and our Behavioral Health Unit offer care, support and encouragement to all that reside here.

Our services encourage individuals to reach their greatest potential and create an environment where one can live with dignity, build self-esteem, responsibility and hope. Your contribution to the work of our mission will be invaluable in fulfilling our mission and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

We value dignity, communication and helping each of our clients reach their full potential. Our clients are assisted by staff with treatment options, medical help, education literature, housing, counseling and mental health treatment. This position is an important part of helping our clients navigate their independent living.

Qualifications For Position

Certification : Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) Strongly Preferred or must obtained CPRS Certification within 1 year of employment.

Skills and Abilities : Active listening, critical thinking, and persuasion
Ability to navigate computer systems

Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to SUD clients based on personal lived experience with access to an on-call Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Engages clients in various areas in Mercer County using a Mobile Unit that may require street recruitment
• Provide clients with a Wellness Welcome Package
• Provide clients with other products as available
• Provide Naloxone education and distribution kits
• Provide brochures and literature on available community resources
• Screen and assess for SUD treatment services, treatment facilities, and harm reduction efforts
• Assist coordinating with harm reduction efforts in Trenton and Mercer County
• Provide community linkages to medical, primary care, or federally qualified health centers (FQHC)
• Provide community linkages to housing resources and other social service needs
• Initiate timely documentation of services delivered via questionnaire or survey
• Provide access to On-Call clinical intervention
• Attend trainings provided by Rescue Mission of Trenton and other community-based organization

Pay Rate: $17:51 without Certification, plus $1.00 per hour paid out quarterly
$22.25 with Certification

Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30am 1:30pm

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a harassment-free work environment. The Mission provides equal employment opportunities for all without regard to any form of intentional or unintentional harassment or discrimination based on regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, breastfeeding, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.