Family Support Coordinator in New Brunswick, New Jersey at Prevention Links Inc

Description of duties and responsibilities: The family support specialist is an individual with lived experience of addiction and recovery who provides specialized support and case management to families impacted by addiction.

• Assist residents of Union, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties whose loved one is impacted by a substance use disorder using the community reinforcement approach and family training (CRAFT) model (training provided) in both group and one-on-one settings
• Collaboratively develop an individual wellness plan with participants
• Attend relevant meetings and workgroups as assigned
• Promote the Family Support Center program throughout Union, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties
• Other tasks as requested by CEO/Division Director or Supervisor

Qualifications for position:

• Lived experience of addiction recovery, with a minimum of three years continuous abstinence if in personal recovery
• Degree in a recognized mental health discipline/human services preferred

Supervisory relationships: Reports directly to Peer Support Manager

Skills, knowledge, personal qualities required: Must possess the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities required to fulfill the responsibilities listed above. Strong writing and computer skills required. Bi-lingual preferred.

Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and method of transportation. Position requires occasional travel within and outside of Union, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. All travel mileage will be reimbursed.