Peer Engagement- Recovery Peer Advocate

FLACRA•Town of Manchester, NY

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Peer Engagement Specialist (PE) is an active member of the FLACRA COTI department and provides peer support services to clients with substance use disorders. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the PE serves as a role model by demonstrating personal recovery and coping skills, acts as a consumer advocate, and provides information and peer support to clients in the community. The position helps people of all ages regain independence and develop mastery over their recovery process, using recovery resources such as booklets, tapes, pamphlets, and other written materials. The role focuses on people in the community, including those who may be in crisis or early in the stages of change. Community networking is an integral part of the work. The position includes a rotating week of overnight on-call coverage. Tier 2 staff are also expected to model leadership and support Tier 1 peers.

Requirements

Completion of New York State-certified peer support specialist training through OMH or OASAS.
Ability to participate in the on-call rotation, including overnight coverage for one week in a weekly rotation.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of the applicable population and the principles and philosophy of recovery.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, manage time, and remain calm in a crisis.
Comfort and ability to provide services in the community to people in need.
Lived experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Tier 2: CRPA-P or CRPA certification.

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of clients’ care teams, including team and treatment-planning meetings as appropriate.
Help clients develop recovery plans, including crisis plans, and provide support during crises.
Provide psychoeducation focused on illness management and peer support.
Model recovery by sharing personal recovery experiences and teaching coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Provide case management, resource connections, and service coordination as an extension of case management services.
Maintain accurate and thorough records for assigned cases and use documentation to help clients evaluate progress.
Maintain documentation required by applicable grants.
Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients.
Increase community awareness of available services.
Inform the supervisor and relevant treatment-team members of client-related issues or concerns.
Participate in required training to maintain certification.
Use knowledge of crisis intervention and early engagement.
Provide one week of overnight on-call services in rotation with others.
For Tier 2 staff, model leadership and support Tier 1 peers.
Perform other duties as assigned.