Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
4 days ago
Hicksville
Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate I (CRPA I) functions as a member of an individual's treatment team to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for eligible service recipients. The CRPA I will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients. The CRPA I is also responsible for assisting with the promotion of the Agency and its programs in the community, and will work with existing agency personnel and a variety of outside agencies to provide education on the existence of drug and alcohol use prevention services. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Provisional certification (CRPA-P) upon hire and receipt of full certification (CRPA) within one year is required. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Knowledge of medication assisted treatment, opiate overdose prevention and substance use disorders treatment and recovery services is required., • Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served., • Knowledge of community resources and community outreach preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to clients in order to facilitate their engagement in services and offer additional supports so they can successfully participate in Medication-Assisted Treatment and mobile services in the community., • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Provide transportation for and accompany clients to medical and/or other appointments to facilitate their engagement and follow through as needed., • Provide concrete service delivery to clients i.e., benefits/enrollments as per program needs., • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure., • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions., • Acts as a resource/consultant to all team members on issues related to substance abuse., • Provides telephonic as well as face to face outreach, engagement and service planning in the field., • Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan., • Monitors overall service delivery to clients to ensure coordination and continuity; advocates with service providers/resources as needed., • Provides crisis intervention and follow-up., • Act as liaison between the Agency and the communities it serves., • Represent the Agency in a professional and knowledgeable manner., • Assist in the promotion of the Agency through information and education about its services to the communities we serve., • Provide direct outreach to courts, attorneys, hospitals, probation, parole, DSS, CPS, DDP, PCPs, schools and various other community groups with direct referral back to the Agency and its programs., • Report and work under the direction of the director(s)., • Represent the Agency at various community events such as, but not limited, to NARCAN trainings, fairs, forums, etc., • Document and report on contacts made in the community with the director(s). Documentation should include name of contact, agency (if applicable), address and telephone number., • Drive company vehicles as needed., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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