Peer Professional, CASN

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Professional to provide community-based recovery services for PARC Bronx/Queens and CORES participants.

You will offer CPST, PSR, FST and peer support, document interactions, and facilitate referrals to ROSC providers, both in person and via telehealth. The position requires CRPA certification or provisional status, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to travel within the catchment area, with some non-standard hours including evenings

Qualifications

• CRPA or CRPA-Provisional certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Knowledge or lived experience with OUD and/or SUD.
• Willingness to travel within the required catchment area.
• Flexible schedule including some Saturday and evening work.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think logically and follow procedures.
• Experience with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help and recovery supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide CORE services (CPST, PSR, FST, Peer Support) via telehealth, at home or in the community.
• Document interactions, services provided, and important events per policy.
• Facilitate referrals to ROSC providers and advocate for client needs.
• Support recovery planning and person-centered plans.
• Meet participants regularly in-person or via telehealth to support goals.
• Provide companionship and accompaniment to appointments and transitions.
• Lead community outreach to attract partnerships, volunteers and participants.
• Provide Naloxone training and harm reduction education.
• Complete GPRA intake, follow-ups and surveys.

Skills

CRPA Certification

Computer literacy

EHR familiarity

Advocacy & Outreach

Flexible scheduling

Independent work

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR

Job description

Overview

Peer Professional

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

$23.31 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction, The Peer Professional is responsible for providing community-based recovery services to PARC Bronx/Queens program and to Community Oriented Rehabilitation and Empowerment Services (CORES) participants. He/she is responsible for conducting outreach, advocacy, and developing sober social and support activities while documenting all provided services in a manner that is compliant with regulatory and funding agents. He/she delivers services to the participants on-site and in the community. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Provide CORE services to participants on your caseload including Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Family Support and Training (FST) and Empowerment Services – Peer Support via telehealth, in the client’s home and/or in the community.
• Produce and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation, including documentation of interactions with participants, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate referrals to Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) providers within the community, working collaboratively to support the participant in accessing services, advocating for individual needs and any changes to Plan of Care, if applicable.
• Support PARC Centers and CORES participants in developing and implementing a person-centered recovery plan that is relevant to the current expressed needs of the participant.
• Meet with each participant on a regular basis and provide support in line with the goals outlined in the recovery plan via telehealth or in-person sessions to promote choice and supported risk in achieving recovery goals.
• Provide companionship and accompaniment to Participants during community appointments, recovery-oriented activities, and during stressful transitions such as pre- and post-admission to emergency rooms, detox units, and discharges from hospitals and jails.
• Implement community outreach plan; conduct community presentations to attract new partnerships, volunteers, and participants.
• Provide Naloxone (Narcan) training and HARM Reduction education to PARC and CORES participants, community members and providers.
• Complete Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) intake, six months follow ups and Surveys on eligible participants.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literacy including familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Knowledge or shared lived experience with OUD and/or StUD
• Willingness to travel throughout the required catchment area as needed for applicable programs and able to navigate the public transportation systems to client’s home and within the community.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule. This position follows non-standard hours including some Saturday and evening work.
• Knowledge and commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think logically, prioritize and follow procedures and instructions.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help, recovery and transitional supports.

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