Full-time Peer Support Specialist

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers is seeking a Full-time Peer Support Specialist at the Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic. You will coordinate peer support services and certify CRPA/CRPA-P for clients seeking help.

Required are a High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification. The role involves assisting clients with recovery planning, navigating community resources, and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification are required.
• Experience with diverse populations and ability to connect with community resources is needed.
• Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development of recovery plans with clients in the program.
• Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support services 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.
• Linking clients to formal recovery supports.
• Educating clients about various modes of recovery they will experience.
• Travel training—inform clients about local transportation options and how to access them.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Proficient in word processing

Telephone systems

Experience with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma

CRPA/CRPA-P Certification

Tools

Word processing software

Telephone systems

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 a week / Between Monday-Saturday

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.