Part-Time Peer Professional, PARC (20 hours)

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village is a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually, their success depends on the employees they hire. This Part-Time Peer Professional role is for 20 hours per week and offers $24.03 per hour. The Peer Professional is responsible for providing community-based recovery services to PARC Bronx/Queens program and to Community Oriented Rehabilitation and Empowerment Services (CORES) participants. This includes conducting outreach, advocacy, and developing sober social and support activities, while ensuring compliant documentation of all services. Services are delivered both on-site and in the community, in support of Samaritan Daytop Village's mission and goals.

Requirements

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literacy including familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Knowledge or shared lived experience with OUD and/or StUD
• Willingness to travel throughout the required catchment area as needed for applicable programs and able to navigate the public transportation systems to client’s home and within the community.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule. This position follows non-standard hours including some Saturday and evening work.
• Knowledge and commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think logically, prioritize and follow procedures and instructions.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help, recovery and transitional supports.

Responsibilities

• Support PARC Centers and CORES participants in developing and implementing a person-centered recovery plan that is relevant to the current expressed needs of the participant.
• Meet with each participant on a regular basis and provide support in line with the goals outlined in the recovery plan via telehealth or in-person sessions to promote choice and supported risk in achieving recovery goals.
• Complete Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) intake and six months follow up on eligible participants.
• Produce and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation, including documentation of interactions with participants, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.
• Provide CORE services to participants on your caseload including Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Family Support and Training (FST) and Empowerment Services – Peer Support via telehealth, in the client’s home and/or in the community.
• Provide companionship and accompaniment to Participants during community appointments, recovery-oriented activities, and during stressful transitions such as pre- and post-admission to emergency rooms, detox units, and discharges from hospitals and jails.
• Implement community outreach plan; conduct community presentations to attract new partnerships, volunteers, and participants.
• Provide Naloxone (Narcan) Training to PARC and CORES participants, community members and providers on the safe use of Naloxone.
• Attend relevant community meetings; participate in relevant councils, and committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED