Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Peer Wellness & Recovery Specialist

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeToms River, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates actively pursuing Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification or another recognized peer support credential will be considered.
Ability to work flexible hours, including assigned Code Red and Code Blue emergency weather activations, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other emergency response assignments as required.
Willingness to transport participants as needed.

Responsibilities

Provides peer support, coaching, and wellness/recovery groups using strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction approaches.
Supports individuals in identifying and achieving wellness and recovery goals, including coping strategies and relapse/return-to-use prevention.
Provides case management and connects individuals to benefits, food, transportation, and other community resources.
Assists with referrals, applications, follow-up, warm handoffs, and coordination with community service providers.
Connects individuals to substance use treatment and recovery services, including detox, residential, outpatient, sober living, and self-help programs.
Builds relationships with community partners, recovery supports, and local stakeholders through community outreach and events.
Assists individuals experiencing homelessness with accessing shelters, housing, recovery housing, and other housing resources; provides transportation as needed.
Uses trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and non-stigmatizing communication while promoting safety, trust, dignity, collaboration, voice, and choice.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation within the scope of training; participates in assigned Code Blue and Code Red coverage and seeks additional support when needed.
Maintains accurate documentation and confidentiality; participates in required meetings and trainings and supports safe Center operations in accordance with agency policies and scope of practice.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification is preferred.
Experience providing peer support, recovery services, homelessness services, behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder services, or other human service programs is preferred.
Lived experience in recovery and/or homelessness is preferred.

Peer Wellness & Recovery Specialist

Bright Harbor Healthcare · Toms River, United States · — · Posted 2026-08-12

Workplace: on_site

Department: Code Red & Code Blue

Description

The Peer Wellness & Recovery Specialist provides engagement, peer support, advocacy, wellness coaching, recovery support, and resource navigation to individuals accessing the Ocean County Code Red and Code Blue Emergency Weather Response Programs. Drawing upon lived experience, the Peer Specialist promotes hope, recovery, resilience, self-determination, and community integration while supporting participants in accessing housing, healthcare, behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, employment, benefits, and other community resources. Services are delivered using trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented, and strengths-based practices consistent with the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Code of Ethics.

Position Title: Peer Wellness & Recovery Specialist_Position Type:_ Full Time_Benefits Eligible:_ Yes_Department:_ Code Red/Code Blue
Location: Toms River, NJ

Responsibilities:

Provides peer support, coaching, and wellness/recovery groups using strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction approaches.
Supports individuals in identifying and achieving wellness and recovery goals, including coping strategies and relapse/return-to-use prevention.
Provides case management and connects individuals to benefits, food, transportation, and other community resources.
Assists with referrals, applications, follow-up, warm handoffs, and coordination with community service providers.
Connects individuals to substance use treatment and recovery services, including detox, residential, outpatient, sober living, and self-help programs.
Builds relationships with community partners, recovery supports, and local stakeholders through community outreach and events.
Assists individuals experiencing homelessness with accessing shelters, housing, recovery housing, and other housing resources; provides transportation as needed.
Uses trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and non-stigmatizing communication while promoting safety, trust, dignity, collaboration, voice, and choice.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation within the scope of training; participates in assigned Code Blue and Code Red coverage and seeks additional support when needed.
Maintains accurate documentation and confidentiality; participates in required meetings and trainings and supports safe Center operations in accordance with agency policies and scope of practice.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred.
Candidates actively pursuing CPRS certification or other recognized peer support credentials will be considered.
Ability to work flexible hours, including assigned Code Red and Code Blue emergency weather activations, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other emergency response assignments as required.
Experience providing peer support, recovery services, homelessness services, behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder services, or other human service programs preferred.
Lived experience in recovery and/or homelessness preferred.
Willingness to transport participants as needed.

Benefits

Full Benefits
12 Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Personal Days
Days Accrued Vacation
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
403B Plan with Company Match
Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions

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About the Company

Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Bright Harbor Healthcare is a nonprofit community healthcare organization serving people of all ages in New Jersey's Ocean County. Its programs combine mental health counseling, addiction treatment and primary care with group homes and services that support independent living. It also operates Ocean Academy, a private therapeutic school where academic instruction and counseling address students' emotional and behavioral needs. The organization accepts private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, with financial assistance for patients facing payment difficulties and support from donations and public grants. Founded in 1959, Bright Harbor Healthcare is headquartered in Bayville, New Jersey.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1959

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