Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response

EAC Network • New York, NY

40d • $33 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join EAC Network as a Peer Recovery Coach! EAC Network, a leading non-profit social service organization, is looking for passionate individuals to join our Collaborative Legal Engagement and Addiction Response (CLEAR) Program in Brooklyn, NY. We're empowering over 79,000 people annually across NYC and Long Island through 100+ programs, and now, we're seeking someone with lived experience in recovery to make a difference as a Peer Recovery Coach. If you're ready to inspire change, this is your opportunity!

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.

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).

Benefits

• Supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth.
• Equity, justice, and belonging fostered in the workplace.
• Flexible and hybrid schedules.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Summer Fridays.
• Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.
• EAC Network’s 401(k) plan.
• 3% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service (for full-time employees).
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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