Job detail

Full-time Peer Support Specialist

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

#Outpatient Clinic #Trauma-Informed Care #Emotional Intelligence #Addiction Treatment #Social Responsibility #Peer Support Specialist #Recovery Support #Sanctuary Model

Quick overview

Coordinates peer support services and assists clients in developing recovery plans and accessing community resources. Provides non-clinical crisis support and models coping skills to support clients' recovery journeys.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma and CRPA or CRPA-P certification. Candidates must have experience working with diverse populations and proficiency in computer operations.

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Job description

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location

Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Peer Support Specialist

Shift/Schedule: Varies, not to exceed 40 hours/week

Pay Range

$18.50/hour to $21.00/hour

Position Summary

Provides coordination of peer support services through the certification of CRPAs or CRPA-P services for all seeking assistance. Education and Training: High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification. Experience and Work Knowledge: Experience working with diverse population and outside community sources. Detail oriented with professional communication skills. Proficient in word processing/computer operations and telephone systems. Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands Special Considerations: Work within a trauma-informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Essential Duties

Assisting in development of recovery plans with clients in the program. Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support service in the community. Modeling coping skills Assisting clients with applying for benefits Accompanying Clients to medical appointments Providing Clients with non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration Working with clients to identify strengths Link clients to formal recovery supports Educating clients about the various modes of recovery they will experience Travel training – informing clients about local transportation options and how to best access and utilize them.