Acacia Network · 4 months ago
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrAcacia Network is a leading human services organization committed to improving the quality of life for underserved communities. The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate role focuses on providing rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions for clients with substance use disorders, while promoting coping skills and facilitating access to community resources.
Assisted LivingEducationHealth CareNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions for clients diagnosed with substance disorders
Help promote skills for coping and managing behavioral health symptoms
Provide relapse prevention planning
Conduct assessment and groups specific to substance abuse and dependency
Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices (EBP) while working with individuals at different stages of change to help individuals reduce use/abstain from substance use
Work as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team that practices client centered and holistic care; accompany clients to appointments and complete warm handoff referrals, including health homes services
Communicate effectively with clients and collateral contacts and conduct outreach for care coordination
Provide advocacy services for clients, including assisting individuals obtain benefits and entitlements, food, housing, and access appropriate care in the community
Conduct interim visits with individuals after a discharge from a hospital, rehab, or inpatient stay to facilitate community tenure and increased readiness while waiting for the first post-discharge visit with a community-based mental health provider
Assist in the selection and utilization of self-directed recovery tools such as relapse prevention planning
Connect individuals to self-help groups in the community
Provide recovery education and counseling to individuals and their family members
Provide transitional support bridging from an institution (jail, hospital, rehab) to an individual’s home
Provide preventative and crisis support services
Provide parent skills development and training
Conduct groups with families to strengthen social skills, decrease isolation, provide emotional support and create opportunities for ongoing natural support
Participate in staff and organizational meetings as requested for care coordination and development of policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
Facilitate and co-facilitate EBP groups
Participate as member of the EBP groups’ curriculum development process
Complete office duties as needed/required
Complete wellness, health promotions activities
Follow-up with the individual and the individual’s family/support network to confirm linkage to Care Coordination, outpatient treatment or other community services
Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor/management
Follows established policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must possess current Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification
Provisional certification will be accepted and must obtain full certification within six (6) months from the date of hire
Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate within thirty (30) days
Must obtain training/certification within thirty (30) days of hire for Domestic Violence, Infection Control BASIC (non-medical/nursing staff), HIV, Child Abuse, Tobacco Cessation, Impaired Driver Screening and Assessment
Must obtain training/certification during in-house orientation for Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
Must obtain SUD training/certificate within thirty (30) days of hire (if applicable)
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
Must be trained in Trauma Informed Care and in Military and Veteran's culture, or complete training within 1 month of employment
Experience or desire to work with people who have a mental illness or substance use disorder
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Ability to complete work independently as well as in collaboration with team members
Must be team oriented with a willingness to be flexible and helpful
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and electronic communications tools: internet and email
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Highly organized, motivated self-starter
Excellent time management skills
Preferred
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English); strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays
Company
Acacia Network
Acacia Network offers primary care, workforce development, behavioral health, homeless shelters, food distribution and senior services.
Founded in 1969
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lymaris Albors
Chief Executive Officer
David Collymore
Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs
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