Peer Support Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Time off

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to mentor and advocate for participants in county drug treatment and family treatment courts. This full-time role offers meaningful work in a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and recovery support.

You will meet clients where they are, help set recovery goals, coordinate services, and assist with court appearances while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; well-rooted in own recovery.
• Minimum of five years experience with substance use and mental health populations.
• Knowledge of administrative record keeping and filing; HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in all stages of recovery and WRAP planning.
• Meet participants countywide at homes, shelters, jail, hospital, and service locations.
• Help establish healthy social connections and life skills.
• Transport or escort participants to court appearances, referrals, meetings.
• Assist participants with issues affecting recovery.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and care coordinators.
• Coordinate Alumni Group activities and post-graduate engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement efforts.
• Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring

Advocacy

Community support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Filing systems

Job description

Description

We are Hiring!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes serves Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Yates Counties with quality human service programs and advocating for social justice. We work with community partners to meet human needs and affect public policy that addresses the needs of all people. Together we make our community stronger, safer, and more inclusive. We proudly serve and 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

Salary

Starting at $18.00 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

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Well-rooted in own recovery.
• A minimum of five years of experience working with substance use and mental health community preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative record keeping and filing system.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, administrative record keeping functions and filing systems.

Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

About the Role

The Peer Support Specialist will act as a mentor, advocate and ally to participants in the Drug Treatment Court and/or Family Treatment Court, as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients in all stages of recovery by recognizing personal strengths and setting goals by creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Meet with participants throughout the county, wherever they are housed, including community residences, homeless shelters, jail, hospital, and wherever they require services.
• Establish healthy social connections and assist clients in life skills building by demonstrating a safe and sober lifestyle.
• Transport and or escort participants to court appearances, off-site referrals, sober support meetings and community services, as needed.
• Assist participants with any general issues that may impair their recovery.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor(s) and or CCFL Care Coordinator(s), as applicable, of participants’ progress
• Coordinate or assist in coordination, based on funder directives, of group activities and or community events for Alumni Group.
• Lead or provide support, based on funder directives, to the Alumni Group maintaining ongoing contact with alumni and encouraging continued participation after graduation from the treatment program.
• Participate in staff meetings and other CCFL-related meetings/events.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement efforts for the program and for the agency.
• Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner.
• Complete 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

The 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders. Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents.

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. 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