The Office of Addiction Services and Supports ยท 4 months ago
Peer Specialist (OASAS) - HOURLY (Richard C Ward ATC)
Middletown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrThe Office of Addiction Services and Supports is dedicated to providing a continuum of addiction services with a focus on equity and compassion. They are seeking a Peer Specialist who will serve as a role model and advocate for individuals in recovery, helping them develop coping skills and access community resources.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals
Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms
Interacts with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support
Organizes and facilitates self-help groups and activities; teaches self-help techniques and group process skills; and facilitates the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks
Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process
Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living
Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports, such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services
Advocates for the needs of individuals; and provides education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers
Serves as coordinator of alumni program
Transports patients as needed
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional by the New York Certification Board
Four or more hours of medication assisted treatment training
Eligibility and maintenance of eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
Company
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports
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Albany, New York, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase