Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! Schedule: Full time; Varied: Flexible shifts according to program needs including nights and weekends Competencies: The potential employee will have the ability assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; Population-specific communication skills. Responsibilities: • The Recovery Specialists shall be responsible for providing on-call coverage at county-based Emergency Departments and engage and provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports for individuals reversed from an opioid overdose • The Recovery Specialist will be responsible for providing recovery based groups and individual sessions in the Burlington County Jail. • The role of the Recovery Specialists shall include, but is not limited to the following: • Educating survivors, through use of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service and recovery support systems • Serving as a positive role model to survivors and their families by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills • Maintaining relationships with survivors and their families via in-person meetings or phone calls for a minimum of eight (8) weeks in order to assist individuals in the treatment, engagement and retention process • Reinforcing, guiding, and ensuring survivors and their families that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and resources of each individual • Assisting survivors with gaining skills and accessing resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery • Assisting in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of recovery • Advocating for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery • Empowering survivors to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway Benefits: • Competitive base salary • Medical and dental insurance • Vision plan • Retirement plan • Flexible spending plans • EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions! • Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates • Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in providing recovery support services. Bilingual and previous experience in providing formal peer services is preferred. • Knowledge of recovery-based concepts and interventions. • Valid driver’s license. • Available to provide on-call support that includes weekend, evening and overnight shifts. Programs funded through SAMHSA must follow federal guidelines for a drug free workplace. All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.