RECOVERY SPECIALIST

About us About Cooper University Health Care Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more. Short Description The recovery specialist possesses the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to competently provide non-clinical assistance and recovery support while maintaining follow-up with participants. The recovery specialist will work with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery. Overview Educating individual on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service and recovery support systems; Being a positive role model to individuals and their families by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills; Reinforcing, guiding, and assuring individuals and their families that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and resources of each individual; Collaboration with individuals to develop a Recovery Plan Attends Staffing meeting each week and be actively involved in the case review and discussion process. Maintains regular charting and notes in the electronic medical records system on patient meetings and case management efforts (including documenting any emails sent and any phone calls made for the client for appointments or updates) Records information on the Intake/Individual’s Recovery Plans and discharges plans. Participate in ongoing training, supervision meetings, and emergency treatment. Experience Required They must be computer literate, proficient in MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong communication skills in the form of both written and verbal. Education Requirements HS diploma or GED required. License/Certification Requirements Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, required within 6 months of employment Mental Health First Aid certification, required within 6 months of employment #J-18808-Ljbffr