Program Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Certification required within six (6) months of hire and maintain CRPA certification throughout employment.
• An individual does not need to be in recovery themself but must be able to confer empathy through lived experiences such as family and/or close friends (each peer specialist self-defines his or her “peer-ness”).
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Health or Human Service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to develop a person centered recovery plan.
• Link patients to social and other support services in the community.
• Teach individuals and family members coping skills.
• Support the application process for benefits.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Accompany individuals to court appearances and medical appointments.
• Engage individuals with formal recovery support services.
• Educate individuals and family members on various modes of recovery.
• Articulate personal goals for recovery using their recovery experience.
• Assist individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) as needed, taking steps to achieve personal goals for recovery, finding self-help groups, establishing self-help groups, or finding other recovery-focused groups.
• Use their recovery experience to refer individuals or their families to healthy leisure opportunities or community resources that may be helpful.
• Use and teach problem solving techniques to individuals and groups; lead discussions on methods to overcome common problems in daily living.
• Discuss methods on overcoming negative self-talk, identifying and overcoming fears, and identifying signs of a potential relapse.
• Teach and role model the value of the individual recovery experience.
• Teach and role model appropriate coping techniques.
• Assist individuals in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
• Reporting and record keeping.
• Consultation with other professionals.
• Non-Clinical crisis response.
• Recruiting or encouraging other Peer Specialists to pursue CRPA credential.
• Participate in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Represent agency to the community; promotes agency values within the community.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).