Recovery Specialist - Addiction Services

Recovery Specialist - Addiction Services Job Category : Community Counselor Requisition Number : RECOV001190 Posted : March 25, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate: $17.59 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Burlington County Mt. Holly, NJ 08066, USA Schedule Full time; Varied: Flexible shifts according to program needs including nights and weekends 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 Medical and dental insurance Vision 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oaks Integrated Care