Peer Navigator - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Educational Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Peer Navigator to join their dedicated team in New York. This role is pivotal in providing peer recovery support to individuals navigating their recovery journey. As a mentor and advocate, you will empower clients to achieve their personal recovery goals while fostering a supportive community. With a focus on collaboration and outreach, you will work closely with diverse stakeholders to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in recovery services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO Policy

Medical & Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plans

Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows

Free Gym Membership

Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in addiction recovery services.
• Knowledge of the addiction recovery process and treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support to individuals in various settings.
• Assist in creating and executing Recovery Wellness Plans.

Skills

Active Listening

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Database Systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.54/hr - $24.12/hr

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

The Role: The Peer Navigator will work as a fully integrated team member providing peer recovery support to individuals in outpatient, residential, and community settings. The Peer Navigator will also serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for individuals in recovery, their family members, friends, and allies to support long-term recovery.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Internal stakeholders: Center for Recovery & Wellness staff and clients
• External stakeholders: community members, people in recovery, recovery, and service-oriented organizations (for referrals, sharing resources, etc.)
  
  

Responsibilities:Direct Care of Recovery Services (70%)

• Provide orientation to individuals regarding the process of their treatment when they begin accessing services.
• Work with individuals and their case manager/social worker to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (coach clients to transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery plan) and evaluate progress.
• Assist recovering persons to identify their goals, strengths, and personal interests regarding recovery and develop long and short-term strategies for achieving these goals.
• Advice, guide, and train individuals through their recovery process as needed.
• Escort individuals to appointments with agencies, self-help groups, and other community resources as needed.
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as a focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
• Participate with clinical staff in crisis intervention.
• Report problematic issues, obstacles, and accomplishments experienced by individuals working toward their respective recovery goals to their case manager/social worker.
• Promote and participate in outreach to inform community members about the Center’s services.
• Provide orientation of CRW services for community members.
• Assess the needs of people who come to the Center to match them with the appropriate services.
• Work with recovering individuals to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (or support their existing plan).
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
• Identify barriers to accessing community resources and develop strategies to overcome them.
  
  

Administrative support (20%)

• Maintain information database pertaining to peer activities
• Accurately and efficiently document interactions with individuals inappropriate files and electronic databases
  
  

General Responsibilities (10%)

• Participate in recovery programming at the CRW.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with the Center.
• Adhere to agency and program-specific policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and other pertinent events as recommended by supervisors
• Perform any other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 1 yrs. work experience.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P)- required
• Knowledge of the addiction recovery process.
• Familiarity with 822 outpatient treatment systems
• Understanding of and respect for an individual’s unique pathway to recovery.
• Familiarity of HCBS Behavioral Health “peer service” model
• Skills in active listening, motivation, and awareness of self.
• Strong work ethic, particularly in a customer and team setting.
• Experience with culturally diverse populations in an addiction service setting.
• Experience in electronic database systems preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Empowering Others
• Building Relationships
  
  

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc
• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14 TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, and identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises.
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Ability to uphold the demands of working with clientele who have a significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are required
  
  

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org .

Sunday - Thursday

37.5 hours per week

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