Peer Counselor

Full-time-C

Nassau , Roosevelt, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the F/T Peer Counselor (CRPA) position at REACT.

The scheduled hours for this position are 35 hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 1 PM - 9 PM.

Job Scope:

Provide peer recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences, assisting clients to develop a recovery plan, linking clients with community based programs supportive of recovery. Peer services may be provided onsite or in the community.

 Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan

 Maintain communication with the treatment team on behalf of clients

 Document delivered peer services in the Electronic Health Records (EHR)

 Attend supervision/staff meetings as appropriate

 Accompany 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 from different levels of care, as needed

 Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports

 Interact with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.

 Produce accurate, neat and thorough work.

 Prioritize and plan work time efficiently; effectively manage competing demands and deal with changes, delays and unexpected events.

 Maintain a good understanding and consistently comply with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc…).

 Support a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.

 Communicate (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely

 Illustrate flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).

 Maintain appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; comply with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seek supervision when challenges arise.

Qualifications

 Lived experience in mental health, substance use, and criminal justice

 Willingness to disclose lived experiences

 Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (substance use) or Peer Specialist (mental health)

 Familiarity with community based resources and programs related to substance use recovery, housing transportation, child care, food and other supports.

 Clean driver’s license

 High School Diploma/GED and 2 years work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting

 NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

 At least 1-year volunteer or paid experience working as a Recovery Coach or CRPA

 Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process

 Computer competent

 Culturally competent

The following are considered a plus:

 Prior experience working as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

 Experience working with persons with co-occurring mental health issues

 Experience in documenting Wellness/Recovery Plans

Bilingual Spanish preferred