Recovery Peer Advocate
Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Recovery Peer Advocate is an individual who uses their knowledge acquired through lived experience related to substance use, to support the recovery goals of individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol. Peer support services are defined by OASAS as “services for the purpose of outreach for engaging an individual to consider entering treatment, reinforcing current patients’ engagement in treatment and connecting patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment/recovery and discharge plans.”
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- CRPA certified or willing to complete CRPA-P requirements within 60-90 days
- Current and valid NYS driver’s license
- Familiarity with the targeted communities (people who use substances that may or may not be in treatment)
- Experience working with diverse patient populations, including but not limited to people with mental health and/or substance use concerns and individuals who are racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+, and individuals living with HIV
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records software (Medent) preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Engages with individuals who are considering changing behaviors and/or entering treatment, both onsite and in the community
- Provides outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery
- Engages with patients to attend treatment or other healthcare services as well as navigating treatment options.
- Raise awareness of existing social and other support services
- Develops recovery plans in collaboration with patient and complete all documentation required to meet standards and regulation
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
- Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
