Peer Specialist (OASAS) - HOURLY (Russell E. Blaisdell ATC)

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; Orangeburg (NY); Presencial; USD 34.440 - 48.216; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in Orangeburg, NY. This role involves providing advocacy and support services to individuals, assisting them in developing coping skills, and connecting them to community resources.

Applicants must hold current CRPA certification and have completed medication-assisted treatment training. The position is on an hourly basis, requiring flexibility for varied work hours.

Formación

• Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional.
• Four or more hours of medication-assisted treatment training.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a role model and provide advocacy to individuals.
• Assist individuals in developing coping and crisis management skills.
• Facilitate self-help groups and teach techniques for empowerment.
• Advocate for the needs of individuals and provide education to service providers.

Conocimientos

Advocacy and support services

Crisis management skills

Community resource linkage

Self-help techniques

Educación

Certification as CRPA or CRPA-Provisional

Medication-assisted treatment training

Descripción del empleo

All Hourly positions with the NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) are utilized on an “as needed” basis, and as such there is no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule. Any/all questions should be directed to [e-mail].

DUTIES

• Serve as a role model and provide advocacy and support services to individuals.
• Assist individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms.
• Interact with individuals as a peer and share common experiences, and assist individuals in identifying areas in which they need support.
• Organize and facilitate self‑help groups and activities; teach self‑help techniques and group process skills; and facilitate the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks.
• Help individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process.
• Instruct and assist individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living.
• Assist individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provide information; and link individuals to essential supports such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services.
• Advocate for the needs of individuals; and provide education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers.
• Serve as coordinator of alumni program.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA‑Provisional by the New York Certification Board and four or more hours of medication‑assisted treatment training.

Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in termination of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

New York State OASAS is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].