Recovery Peer Advocate for Housing & Wellness
$23.08 - $25.83 per hourThe Fortune Society Inc.
- # Description**Title:** Peer Recovery Specialist**Unit:** Scattered Site Housing**Reports to:** Program Director/Manager**Salary Range:** $23.08 to $25.83 (Approximately $42,000 to $47,000 annually)**Status:** Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt**Location:** 625 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031**Days/Hours:** Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm**Organization Overview:**The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation's preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our participant population mirrors the incarcerated population in being approximately 85% male and over 90% people of color. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.**Scope of Work:**The Recovery Peer Specialist (RPS) serves as a role model, demonstrating competency in personal recovery and effective coping skills. The RPS provides advocacy, peer support, and access to resources for tenants enrolled in The Fortune Society's OASAS-funded Transitional Safety Unit, particularly those who are justice-impacted and managing substance use disorders. Collectively with the TSU team the RPS also assists clients in securing permanent supportive housing after achieving stability within a 6-12-month period.**Core Competencies:****Mission and Fit**: Embodies Fortune's mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re-entry process) and embrace Fortune's core value: that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.**Resourceful:** The Recovery Peer Specialist should possess a strong understanding of a wide range of Wellness Recovery resources available through government agencies and nonprofit organizations. This knowledge enable them to effectively support participants during crisis situations, make appropriate referrals, and advocate on their behalf.**Engagement:** Recovery Peer Specialist must demonstrate active listening skills by using empathy and reflection to effectively engage a diverse client population. Apply high-quality, evidence-informed engagement strategies to address client needs, while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful connections.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Demonstrates the ability to provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration;* Demonstrates the ability to build meaningful, relationship-oriented connections that foster trust, confidence, authenticity, and a sense of efficacy through shared experience;* Supports individuals in defining and directing their own treatment and recovery plans by providing guidance, structure, encouragement, and navigation assistance in collaboration with peer support and the clinical team;* Engages individuals in a timely and responsive manner during critical points of vulnerability and throughout the various stages of the recovery process;* Supports individuals in re-engaging with appropriate services and supports in a timely manner in the event of a recurrence of substance use;* Assists clients with attending treatment appointments and accessing other healthcare services;* Assists in the development of individualized treatment and recovery plans;* Accompany clients to court appearances, medical appointments, and other necessary appointments as needed;* Connecting clients to formal recovery supports that promotes ongoing stability and wellness;* Travel training to use public transportation independently;* Provides education and support regarding the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as part of an individual's recovery process;* Assembles clients' clinical charts and ensures progress notes and other vital information are accurately filed and maintained;* Establishing and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations, social service providers, and support networks.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED);* Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA);* Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T);* Ability to work under strict confidentiality and promoting HIPPA laws;* Ability to be receptive to constructive feedback and supervision for development;* Knowledgeable with utilizing motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed techniques;* Must be able to network in partnership with other agencies to ensure that tenants receive best possible services conducive to their overall wellbeing;* Bilingual in Spanish a plus.**We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.****Travel Requirements:** This position requires weekly on-site availability and travel to various Fortune housing and program locations.**Physical Demands:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predispose genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
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