Trauma-Informed Recovery Peer Advocate

Acacia Network; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Acacia Network is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on recovery-oriented, peer-delivered behavioral health support rooted in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.

You will collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to promote coping, engagement in services, and community integration. The position emphasizes client-centered care, advocacy for benefits, and linkage to health homes and community resources.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess current Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification.
• Provisional certification accepted; full certification within six months.
• Mandated reporter training within 30 days.
• Trauma-informed care and military/veteran culture training within 1 month.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Provide rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions for clients diagnosed with substance disorders.
• Help promote skills for coping and managing behavioral health symptoms.
• Conduct assessment and groups specific to substance abuse and dependency.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices while working with individuals at different stages of change.
• Work as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team; accompany clients to appointments and complete warm handoff referrals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and collateral contacts and conduct outreach for care coordination.
• Provide advocacy services for clients, including assisting individuals obtain benefits and entitlements, food, housing, and access appropriate care in the community.
• Conduct interim visits with individuals after discharge to facilitate community tenure and readiness.
• Assist in selection and utilization of self-directed recovery tools such as relapse prevention planning.
• Connect individuals to self-help groups in the community.
• Provide recovery education and counseling to individuals and their family members.
• Provide transitional support bridging from institutions to home.
• Provide preventative and crisis support services.
• Provide parent skills development and training.
• Conduct groups with families to strengthen social skills and reduce isolation.
• Participate in staff and organizational meetings for care coordination and policy development.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate EBP groups and curriculum development.
• Complete office duties as needed and wellness activities.
• Follow-up with individuals and family to confirm linkage to services.

Conhecimentos

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Formação

High school diploma or GED

CRPA certification

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Acacia Network is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on recovery-oriented, peer-delivered behavioral health support rooted in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.

You will collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to promote coping, engagement in services, and community integration. The position emphasizes client-centered care, advocacy for benefits, and linkage to health homes and community resources.