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Peer Advocate-NCS31501

Institute for Community Living, Inc.

New York, NYFull-time$47K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$47K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CRPA Or CRPA-Provisional, required

Job overview

The Peer Advocate provides recovery-focused support to clients in a mental health or substance use disorder treatment setting. The role includes assessing recovery needs, developing plans and goals, connecting clients with community resources, and documenting services. Candidates must hold a CRPA or CRPA-Provisional credential and have a high school diploma or GED; experience in a treatment setting is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recovery Assessment, nice to haveRecovery Planning, nice to haveClient Advocacy, nice to haveCommunity Resource Navigation, nice to haveClinical Documentation, nice to haveGroup Facilitation, nice to haveCommunity Liaison, nice to have

Qualifications

CRPA or CRPA-Provisional, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredMental Health or Substance Use Treatment Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Compensation:

$47,091.20

Competitive Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical with HSA, Dental, and Vision

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

  • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal, sick time, mental health days, and 12 paid holidays

  • Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

  • Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational leave, tuition assistance, training, and career development tracks

  • Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, and voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal plans

  • Professional Growth: Offering free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for qualifying trainings

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional (CRPA-P) required. High School Diploma/GED.

  • Experience in a mental health or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.

About Role:

  • Provide individual recovery assessment and establish recovery plans and goals.

  • Advocate, support and assist clients in establishing recovery related activities in the community, including housing, employment, self-help, and as well as essential needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.

  • Escort and assist clients in getting to and utilizing appointments for benefits, medical care and community-based self-help programs

  • Document all sessions and meetings, including meetings in the community, in a client’s clinical record, including assessments, recovery plans and peer recovery individual and group session notes.

  • Provide presentations and motivational groups to community-based referral sources including staff and residents of those organizations.

  • Operate as a liaison with all referral agencies.

  • Establish community and agency affiliations which address clients’ needs and strengthen the delivery of services.

  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.

  • Attend all required in-service training seminars.

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned as needed

  • Other duties assigned.

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