Part Time - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - SPARC

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Recovery Peer Advocates utilizing their recovery expertise and professional trainings to work with individuals who are considering treatment or are already enrolled in substance use disorder treatment programs. CRPAs will work with a diverse population with multicultural issues facilitating outreach utilizing their recovery expertise and professional training to boost individuals' engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required.
Certified Recovery Peer Advocacy Certified according to OASAS.

Responsibilities

Using knowledge of admission criteria and resources provide information to the patients regarding options.
Work with Emergency Room Staff as well as the Detox Unit Staff to facilitate Admission Decisions.
Advocate, in a professional manner, for the patient seeking services.
Provide guidance to patients both being admitted or being discharged with next steps and options.
Connect patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery, and discharge plans.
Facilitate outreach as needed.
Non-clinical crisis support
Educating program participants about various modes of recovery
Accompanying clients to medical appointments
Raising awareness of existing social and other support services
Linking participants to formal recovery supports
Assisting with applying for benefit