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Project Renewal · 2 months ago

Certified Peer Recovery Advocate

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $55K/yr

Project Renewal is committed to improving behavioral health outcomes for shelter residents. They are seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate to provide harm reduction support services, advocacy, and crisis intervention for clients experiencing challenges related to substance use and mental health.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsNon Profit

Responsibilities

Escort clients to appointments and programs as needed
Meet regularly with participants in the shelter providing peer service
Provide harm reduction counseling services including teaching coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, wellness management and social skills to help participants become more independent and achieve their goals
Connect participants to community resources and on-site support services
Communicate/collaborate with participants’ treatment providers
Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, shelter high risk meetings, and relevant trainings
Conduct NARCAN Trainings for both staff and clients
Conduct groups on a weekly basis at assigned shelter site
Collaborate with participants assigned case managers to discuss clients needs/progress
Collaborate with PRI Healthcare Programs and PRI Harm Reduction Services (The Recovery Center/Residential Services/2nd Chance)

Qualification

Certified Recovery Peer AdvocateCASACHarm reduction counselingComputer proficiencyWriting skillsBilingualMultilingualTeamworkCommunication

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate or Provisional Through OASAS
CASAC and CASAC-T also eligible
Adequate writing and computer skills for completion of reports, case notes, and other documentation as needed in electronic health reporting system
Personal lived experience with mental illness or substance use
Willingness to share personal experience with others

Preferred

Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of clients as effectively as possible
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and with clients
Computer: Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook, DHS CARES System
Language: Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Benefits

Benefits

Company

Project Renewal

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Project Renewal is an organization that provides health services, housing solutions, addiction treatment, and healthcare services.
dateFounded in 1967
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.projectrenewal.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.66M
Key Investors
New York State
2023-02-15Grant· $1.66M

Leadership Team

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Eric Rosenbaum
President and CEO
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Mitchell Netburn
President & CEO
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Recent News

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