Peer Supervisor

Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Peer Supervisor is responsible for assisting the OES Supervisor with the provision of Offsite/Street Outreach services, supervision of assigned staff members, shared administrative duties including facilitating staff meetings, managing the Outreach and Engagement Services program, and managing peer services, with additional duties that will be assigned by the Director of Substance Use Services. At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

Requirements

CRPA or NYCPS certification required
Completion of OASAS-approved Peer Supervision Course required
Three (3) years clinical experience and two (2) years focused in substance use treatment services required
Knowledge of harm reduction principles, substance use, and behavioral health concerns required
Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Associate degree in related field preferred
Working knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in management and documentation review, with the Director of Substance Use Services, of the peer staff
Provides clinical and professional development of staff through weekly peer supervisions and staff meetings and maintains supervisory notes according to agency standards
Provides peer management of the Street Outreach Program including screening individuals for substance use and/or mental health service needs; works closely with Behavioral Health intake staff to manage placement of individuals seeking service, covers peer services in event of staff callouts, shortage, or client crisis