Peer Advocate

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 403b retirement

Generous time off package

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive and collaborative workplace

Growth and development opportunities

Meaningful work with community impact

Job summary

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston seeks a CORE Peer Navigator to support individuals on the HCBS Waiver, helping them start and maintain recovery and improve personal and family life in long-term recovery.

You will provide recovery education, one-to-one peer support, and connect clients to community resources, housing, and services. Trauma-informed non-clinical approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Peer Specialist Certification or Recovery Peer Advocate Certification is required.
• At least one year of experience with substance use disorders or serious illness; knowledge of behavioral health systems; sensitivity to mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in seeking benefits and entitlements (food, shelter, housing).
• Link individuals to behavioral health and allied services and navigate systems.
• Advocate for self-directed services and recovery supports.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are Hiring!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are Hiring!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Schedule

35 hours a week

Salary

20$ an hour

Top Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credentials

Peer Specialist Certification or Recovery Peer Advocate Certification is required

Experience

At least one year of relevant experience working with substance use disorders and/or serious illness Must have knowledge of behavioral health system and resources Must have familiarity and sensitivity to mental health and substance use challenges Bilingual (Spanish/English) is desirable.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

General Description

Sharing their own personal experience of recovery and using a trauma-informed, non-clinical approach. The CORE Peer Navigator will engage in activities to assist individuals on the HCBS Waiver in initiating recovery, maintaining recovery and enhancing the quality of personal and family life in long-term recovery.

Advocacy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists individuals in seeking and obtaining benefits and entitlements, food, shelter, permanent housing, etc.
• Assists individuals with linkage to and system navigation within behavioral health and allied human services systems to access appropriate care.
• Assists individuals in advocating for self-directed services.

Outreach And Engagement

• Assists individuals in companionship and modeling of recovery lifestyle, including participation in recovery activities that might be beyond the scope of treatment providers (e.g. recovery celebration event, attending a social event, etc.)
• Raises the awareness of existing services, pathways to recovery and helping individual in removing barriers that may be blocking access to his/her recovery.

Self-help Tools

• Assists individuals in selecting and utilizing self-directed recovery tools such as Relapse Prevention Planning and things that bring a sense of purpose and meaning into his/her life.
• Assists individuals in connecting to natural supports that enhance the quality and security of life.
• Assists individuals in making connections to self-help groups in the community.

Recovery Supports

• Provides recovery education and coaching for individuals on the waiver and their family members.
• Offers one to one peer support.
• Assists the individual in assimilating into his/her community.

Transitional Supports

• Provides a bridge for an individual leaving jail, prison, institution or general hospital and moving into a residential setting.
• Assists the individual in assimilating into his/her community.

Pre-crisis And Crisis Supports

• Provides companionship when an individual is in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other services to deal with crisis.
• Provides peer support in the individual’s home or in the community to support them before (or in) a crisis or relapse.
• Develops crisis diversion or relapse prevention plans.

General

• Maintains accurate documentation of all services provided to individuals in accordance with standards set by funding sources in the Electronic Health Record database.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, and case reviews.
• Participates in staff, department, and agency meetings or activities.
• Represents Catholic Charities of Livingston County on appropriate boards and committees as assigned by supervisor.
• Assures compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and agency policies.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

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Requirements

Physical Demands/Work Environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

• Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Salary Description

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