What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach position at Aizer Health?
Job Title: Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach
Description of duties and responsibilities
The role of a Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach (PS/RC) is to provide peer support services based on clinical need as identified in the client's treatment plan. The PS/RC works in partnership with the treatment team to facilitate engagement, communication, self-advocacy, and recovery support services to those participating in treatment. The PS/RC will work as a fully integrated team member providing peer recovery support to individuals in the center and in the community. The PS/RC will have "real life experience" and will extend care with dignity by serving as a role model to support the recovery goals of our clients. In this role, the PS/RC will provide orientation, engagement and education, peer support, advocacy and linkage services to individuals and/or their families.
Qualifications for position:
- NYS Peer Specialist Certification or NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), or desire to obtain certification upon hire
- Relevant life/lived experience in mental health or addiction treatment services
- Working knowledge of the mental health and substance use disorder treatment systems, support services, and a demonstrated commitment to the Recovery Community.
- Fluency in Yiddish language preferred but not required
Supervisory relationships:
- Reports to the Director of Counseling and Integrative Care
Skills and knowledge required:
- Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, and compassionate; culturally sensitive to the populations served by Aizer Recovery
- Experience working with persons with SMI, COD and SED
- Possess an understanding of and respect for each individual's unique pathway to recovery.
- Willingness to disclose lived experiences
Travel:
This position is anticipated to include some travel into the community served as well as working at Aizer Health.
Salary : $18 - $23
