PEER MENTOR Permanency Resource Center

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of Rochester, NY

48d•$20

About The Position

Provides peer support groups and education for substance use disorder clients utilizing established Peer guidelines and assists in engagement activity. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
Certified Peer Recovery Advocate certification or provisional certification required.
Experience running peer or recovery support groups.
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
An ability to work under pressure,
Excellent verbal/written skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality,
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group support for substance use disorder clients involved in treatment to develop and sustain recovery.
Transports clients
Involved in peer led educational sessions on recovery principles, spirituality, use of community resources and other relevant topics.
Meets individually with clients to support development of their recovery plan, assist in providing motivation and encouragement to those that are struggling with engagement in treatment.
Completes all necessary paperwork related to client services in compliance with Agency and regulatory standards.
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Other duties as assigned