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Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Associate Peer Service Coordinator.

Job Duties

Maintain and model high personal and ethical standards, an active, effective personal recovery program, and an application of recovery principles when representing the Center on and offsite. Demonstrate respect for and value of every individual’s unique recovery experience, including modeling and/or embracing effective recovery pathways. Connect with and support peers and community members by inviting them to connect with supports and services. Educate individuals and the community about the benefits of Recovery Support Services through the Recovery Center, and how to access these services. Explain and demonstrate how services and activities offered by the Center correlate to improved recovery and quality of life and relationships. Engage people and staff the Center phones during open Center hours. Demonstrate leadership skills and assist team and members with making connections to resources in the community and recovery community integration. Work as part of a team to organize and host social activities and events in the Center and community. Convey the Center’s mission with passion and in a professional manner. Support outreach efforts within the Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Essex County area and beyond, including high risk neighborhoods, to connect substance-using individuals with support and resources. Develop connections with community partners. Stay current on community resources. Attend mandatory individual and group supervision sessions for staff. Attend and provide support at mandatory group supervision sessions for volunteers. Oversees the performance management of the volunteers. Attend team meetings with the program personnel and clinical staff to report and review program progress. Provide reports according to instructions from program coordinating staff. Comply with all regulations under HIPAA and relevant grant funding as applicable. Adhere to Peer Code of Ethics as specified through NAADAC and all departmental and program policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Position Qualifications: At least two years of personal recovery from substance use, At least two years’ experience working/volunteering as a peer, Intimate knowledge of local recovery community and available resources, Leadership experience, Event planning or other community engagement experience, Project management skills with the ability to plan and execute projects, as well as provide digestible data to make decisions, Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles, Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program, including schedule adjustments for evening/weekend events and offsite meetings, Strong interpersonal, listening, and oral/written communication, and computer skills, Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education

High school or equivalent (Required) Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or in process (Preferred) Completed NJ Peer Workforce Supervision Training or in process (Preferred)

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better in Diploma/GED