Certified Peer Specialist
Certified Peer Specialist
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Job Description
The New Brunswick Counseling Center is seeking a fulltime Certified Peer Worker to deliver highintensity services including providing evidencebased interventions facilitating treatment referrals and offering comprehensive case management. The role includes managing an independent caseload and working closely with clients to promote recovery and wellbeing.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Deliver peer recovery support services tailored to client needs focusing on individuals with substance use and/or cooccurring mental health disorders.
- Provide highintensity interventions to support client stability and recovery.
- Facilitate treatment referrals and ensure timely followups with service providers.
- Offer comprehensive case management including coordinating resources and services to meet client goals.
- Maintain a caseload of clients developing individualized recovery plans and documenting progress.
- Act as a liaison between clients and other professionals ensuring integrated and clientcentered care.
- Provide education and advocacy to promote selfdetermination and empowerment in recovery.
- Uphold ethical standards and adhere to the NAADAC/NCPRSS Code of Ethics in all professional interactions.
Training Requirements:
To be eligible for the role candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Ethics Training:
- Completion of an 18hour ethics course.
- National Certification:
- Must hold the Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) credential accredited by NAADAC.
- Submit proof of eligibility including:
- GED high school diploma or higher education transcript.
- Selfattestation of a minimum of 2 years in recovery from substance use and/or cooccurring mental health disorders.
- Evidence of at least 200 hours of direct practice in a peerrecovery support environment (volunteer or paid supervisorattested).
- Signed adherence to the NAADAC/NCPRSS Code of Ethics.
- Two professional references (one must be from a professional context).
- Evidence of 60 contact/training hours in peer recoveryfocused education with at least 50 being facetoface.
- Training Hours Breakdown:
- Peer Recovery Education/Training:
- 48 hours which may include:
- 18hour ethics course.
- 30hour CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery).
- Training provided through DMHAS or NJPN at no cost for DMHAS peer workers.
- Official transcripts provided by NJPN or other approved NAADAC providers.
- 48 hours which may include:
- HIV/Other Pathogens Education:
- 6 hours of specialized training in HIV and other pathogens.
- Peer Recovery Education/Training:
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Strong understanding of the recovery process and peer support principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with local resources and systems of care.
- Organizational skills for effective caseload management.
Work Environment:
The Certified Peer Worker will work in various settings including community and outpatient services with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for clients.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must provide documentation of all training certification and eligibility requirements during the application process. For nonDMHAS training participants consult NAADAC for approved education providers.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about recovery and peer support to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
