What are the responsibilities and job description for the UP Comfort Center Peer Advocate Position position at The Addiction Center of Broome County?
TITLE: COMFORT CENTER CERTIFIED RECOVERY PEER ADVOCATE
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must complete certified recovery peer advocate training and apply for credential for provision status (CRPA)
- HS diploma/GED
- AA or BA
Must have valid NYS Driver’s license and be cleared by ACBC’s insurance carrier to drive.
EXPERIENCE:
- Being in recovery is not a requirement of the position or credential, per application.
- As part of the certified peer advocate credential, the individual must have either 500 hours of related experience and CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-G, Prevention Professionals and Prevention Specialists, or Recovery Coach Academy graduates (certificate holder or training of trainers’ certificate holder) or, 1,000 hours of related experience for all other applicants with all experience having been gained within the last 5 years.
SKILLS:
- Respectful, caring engagement of Comfort Center guests
- Assists with keeping a calm and safe environment
- Complete required training in crisis de-escalation, fire extinguisher, opioid overdose reversal, CPR and First Aid
- Knowledgeable of the system of care and gaps in the system of care
- Assists guests with referrals to services
DUTIES:
- Assist with intakes for Comfort Center guests
- Coordinates meals and outside breaks following policies and procedures
- Coordinating with Broome County DSS
- Conducts street outreach
- Completing timely and accurate required documentation
- Offers harm reduction services
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
