Peer Specialist Position Available In Westchester, New York

Peer Specialist Saint Joseph’s Medical Center – 3.0 Yonkers, NY Job Details Part-time $20.65 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Addiction counseling Certified Recovery Specialist High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Discharge planning Computer skills Entry level Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

: The primary function of the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is facilitating outreach with individuals currently in our Opioid Treatment Program and Outpatient Clinics under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Utilizing their recovery expertise, professional training, and lived experience, peers boost individuals’ engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery. CRPAs also connect patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery, and discharge plans.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Certified Peer Recovery Advocates duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Non-clinical crisis support for our patients in our detox and rehab units ensuring they remain in treatment
• Educating ACI patients on various modes of recovery/next level of care
• Raising awareness of existing social and other support services
• Linking ACI patients to formal recovery supports
• Assist in the review and discussion of the peer’s personal self-directed recovery plan
• Educate program participants about various pathways of recovery
• Model coping skills
• Attend Supervision/Staff meetings as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Knowledge of the substance use disorder recovery process
• Computer competent

Cultural and Trauma Sensitive EFFORT:

• Sitting, standing, and walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to electronic equipment including computers, printers, fax machines and copy machines.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.65 per hour

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person