Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response F

EAC Network • New York, NY

18d • $33 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Peer Recovery Coach! Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Peer Recovery Coach to join the Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response Program. Wage: $33 per hour Schedule: 35 hours per week: 4 PM-12 AM Location: 175 Remsen Street - 5th Floor in Brooklyn, NY What drives the core purpose of this job: The Peer Recovery Coach for the Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement and Addiction Response (CLEAR) program is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive and appropriate support for participants referred to the program by fostering positive relationships and connecting them to services in the community.

Requirements

• High School diploma or educational equivalent required.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of target population and borough resources.
• Willing to travel throughout Brooklyn.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
• Peer Recovery Coach must be local to the Brooklyn area in order to respond to emergency calls!

Nice To Haves

• Certified Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CRPA) or training preferred.
• OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to precincts throughout Brooklyn to talk to prospective participants about the program and its benefits.
• Identify and facilitate emergency resources for participants.
• Encourage participants to visit with the program Case Manager and follow up with referrals to community-based support resources and other ancillary services.
• Meet with clients on an on-going, as needed basis on and off site and be available via email and cell phone for support, advice, and guidance.
• Provide a Naloxone kit and training to participants if needed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision.
• Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
• Community outreach and liaising with criminal justice agencies such as court staff, police, parole/probation officers).
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by supervision and EAC NETWORK administration.

Benefits

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth.
• We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.
• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.
• Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

What This Job Offers

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