Peer recovery advocate

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Location

onsite, Staten Island, NY, United States

Salary

$48k – $50k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Peer MentoringSubstance Use Disorder SupportCrisis InterventionDocumentationFoothold EHRNarcan AdministrationOutreachCase ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordPublic Transportation Navigation

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location: Recovery Program - Staten Island, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.73 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

SUMMARY

Provides support and follow-up to clients in our Recovery Program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences.
  • Document in Foothold EHR system the services provided to clients.
  • Attends supervision with the supervisor once a week.
  • Escort clients to appointments, as needed.
  • Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
  • Teach participants recovery skills, based on shared life experiences.
  • Help participants transition through the recovery process.
  • Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports.
  • Provide outreach to help participants connect with desired services.
  • Link participants with needed community resources and treatment services.
  • Provide peer mentoring services; co-facilitate groups and train clients in Narcan administration.
  • Engage and support clients in the Staten Island treatment court.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • One year of recovery time and Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required.
  • Experience with outreach and substance use disorder (SUD) clients.
  • Must be willing to disclose lived experiences in mental health, substance abuse, and/or criminal justice.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.
  • Must be able to navigate the public transportation system.
  • Experience with Foothold EHR system preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
  • Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.

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