Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

New York State; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) seeks a Peer Specialist to provide advocacy, support services, and crisis management to individuals at the McPike Addiction Treatment Center in Utica, NY. The role involves coordinating recovery activities and facilitating self-help groups within a per diem, hourly wage framework.

Qualified candidates hold CRPA certification with MAT training and will undergo background checks as part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional by the New York Certification Board.
• Four or more hours of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) training required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals.
• Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills.
• Interacts with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support.
• Organizes and facilitates self-help groups and activities; teaches self-help techniques and group process skills; facilitates peers and social support networks.
• Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans and participate in treatment planning.
• Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment.
• Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to community resources and benefits; links to legal, housing, education, medical and financial services.
• Advocates for the needs of individuals and provides education on their perspectives to other providers.
• Serves as coordinator of alumni program.
• Transports patients as needed.

Skills

Advocacy

Peer support

Group facilitation

Education

CRPA certification (CRPA or CRPA-Provisional)

Job description

New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) seeks a Peer Specialist to provide advocacy, support services, and crisis management to individuals at the McPike Addiction Treatment Center in Utica, NY. The role involves coordinating recovery activities and facilitating self-help groups within a per diem, hourly wage framework.

Qualified candidates hold CRPA certification with MAT training and will undergo background checks as part of the appointment process.