Peer Support Specialist

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers in Saranac Lake, NY is seeking a Full-time Peer Support Specialist to coordinate peer support services and CRPA/CRPA-P certified care for clients seeking help.

The role requires a High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P certification, plus experience working with diverse populations and community resources. The position involves trauma-informed work and varied hours, with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification are required.
• Experience working with diverse populations and community sources is preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing and telephone systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development of recovery plans with clients in the program.
• Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support services in the community.
• Modeling coping skills for clients.
• Assisting clients with applying for benefits.
• Accompanying clients to medical appointments.
• Providing non-clinical crisis support after hospitalization or incarceration.
• Working with clients to identify strengths.
• Linking clients to formal recovery supports.
• Educating clients about various modes of recovery they will experience.
• Travel training – informing clients about local transportation options.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma

CRPA/CRPA-P Certification

Tools

Word processing

Telephone systems

Job description

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Peer Support Specialist

Shift/Schedule: Varies, not to exceed 40 hours/week

Pay Range: $18.50/hour to $21.00/hour

Position Summary

Provides coordination of peer support services through the certification of CRPAs or CRPA-P services for all seeking assistance.

Education and Training

High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification.

Experience and Work Knowledge

Experience working with diverse population and outside community sources. Detail oriented with professional communication skills. Proficient in word processing/computer operations and telephone systems.

Physical Demands

No extraordinary physical demands

Special Considerations

Work within a trauma-informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Essential Duties

• Assisting in development of recovery plans with clients in the program.
• Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support service in the community.
• Modeling coping skills
• Assisting clients with applying for benefits
• Accompanying Clients to medical appointments
• Providing Clients with non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration
• Working with clients to identify strengths
• Link clients to formal recovery supports
• Educating clients about the various modes of recovery they will experience
• Travel training – informing clients about local transportation options and how to best access and utilize them.