Veteran Peer Recovery Coach, (Health Educator III), Stratford, NJ

Veteran Peer Recovery Coach (Health Educator III) Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Location: Stratford, NJ (With travel throughout South Jersey) Department: NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI) Reports to: Director of Administration, NMI Updated: 10/13/2026 Summary The Veteran Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical peer recovery support to veterans and other individuals impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Working within a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program, the Coach uses lived experience to engage participants, reduce barriers to treatment, support recovery, and promote long-term wellness in alignment with SAMHSA grant objectives. This is a temporary, grant-funded position with funding currently approved through September 2031. Employment in this role is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Conduct outreach and engagement activities to identify individuals who may benefit from MOUD and recovery support services. Provide peer recovery coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and wellness support. Assist individuals in accessing FDA-approved MOUD services and psychosocial supports. Support participant engagement and retention in treatment and recovery services. Provide recovery planning, goal setting, and self-advocacy support. Coordinate referrals to housing, employment, transportation, education, healthcare, veteran, and social service resources. Collaborate with providers addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Promote overdose prevention education and connect participants to opioid overdose reversal medication resources. Support access to telehealth and innovative service delivery approaches. Build relationships with veteran-serving agencies, recovery organizations, housing providers, and community partners. Assist with infectious disease screening referrals and linkage to care as appropriate. Maintain accurate documentation and grant-related data collection. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement activities. Qualifications Veteran status preferred. High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred. Peer Recovery Specialist/Recovery Coach certification preferred or ability to obtain. Demonstrated personal recovery experience appropriate for peer support practice. Knowledge of OUD, MOUD, harm reduction, and recovery support services. Strong communication, advocacy, and engagement skills. Valid driver's license required. Regular travel within the community is required, including operating a Rowan University vehicle in support of outreach and program activities. Knowledge And Skills Motivational interviewing. Recovery-oriented systems of care. Trauma-informed approaches. Veteran cultural competency. Community outreach and engagement. Documentation and data collection. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Grant Program Alignment This position supports grant objectives to expand access to MOUD, increase treatment engagement and retention, reduce opioid misuse and overdose, strengthen recovery support services, improve access for underserved populations, and promote long-term recovery through coordinated community partnerships and evidence-based recovery support practices. Working Conditions Work is performed in office, clinic, community, outreach, and telehealth settings. Local travel and occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

SALARY INFORMATION

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $57,084.51-$59,612.39,000, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” *Some benefits do not apply to temporary employees. For more detailed information, please visit: Notes Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine