CRPA Peer Specialist

Location 1007 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11223, US Overview The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high‑quality, evidence‑based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person‑centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, instill hope, and strengthen resiliency. Key Responsibilities Individual sessions with clients, helping them address issues related to substance abuse, mental health treatment, family and social relationships, stress and symptom management, activities of daily living, medication management, and independent living or supported housing. Provide emotional and practical support to clients as they engage in treatment. Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with onsite multidisciplinary team and community providers. Advocate with and for program clients to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma, and communication disparities. Attend and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and supervisory sessions. Work with the client and multidisciplinary team to assist the client toward achieving treatment plan goals. Monitor and record client progress and modify plans according to needs and preferences. Comply with all required in‑service training and staff development. Document and track resources and client progress. Meet all deadlines for progress/informational notes in electronic health record, fidelity reports, and other documentation obligations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Core Competencies Demonstrated ability to effectively use one’s personal story and role model recovery in a way that promotes personal growth and empowerment. Knowledge of behavioral health systems, substance use disorders legislation and regulations, and health conditions. Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed. Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks. Serve as a role model to clients, staff, and stakeholders. Ability to work with all stakeholders in a caring and respectful manner, with consideration of cultural differences. Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to clients and their families. Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk for relapse, risk of harm to self or others, including crisis management techniques. Education and Training High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Provisional Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate required. Experience providing advocacy services to people who have substance use disorders. Past or current participant of substance use disorders services. Experience and Language Preference Bi‑lingual Spanish a plus but not required. Lived experience with substance use, work or volunteer experience with clients struggling with substance use issues. Computer Skills Must be able to document notes in an electronic health record. Must be able to proficiently use Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and other Microsoft applications. Visual and Manual Dexterity Must be able to travel throughout NYC on public transportation, carry a laptop and MIFI, and type using a laptop or stationary computer. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Majority of the work is community‑based; some office work is required. Must be able to travel throughout NYC via public transportation. Physical effort may include ascending or descending stairs for subways and residences. Equal Opportunity Employer The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high‑quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr THE JEWISH BOARD