What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position at Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center, Inc.?
EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
Also known as
UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.
For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds.
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.
For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Department: ABLE House
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Contributes to the development of the ethical framework for delivery of recovery services and conducts all peer advocacy activities within this framework.
- · Contributes to the development of resources for long-term supports and services.
- · Engages with assigned program clients; reviews a recovery plan with each client
- Engages in problem-solving activities with each client to improve daily living skills
- Acts as a role model for effective health and recovery maintenance activities; promotes abstinence from AOD/SUD.
- Provides guidance, recovery-focused peer support services.
- Engages in recovery support activities with clients.
- Escorts clients to long-term services and support appointments based on participants’ preferences.
- Conducts outreach activities.
- Organizes and participates in community-based recovery support activities and events.
- Delivers face-to-face services.
- Facilitates weekly Peer-to-Peer recovery support groups.
- Maintains weekly Peer Advocate contact log.
- Conducts educational presentations for providers of local recovery support services.
- Submit the HRA 2010e for clients
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Ability to deliver culturally competent services to diverse client populations in urban settings.
Familiarity with the ethical framework for recovery services and the Recovery Self-Assessment.
- A minimum of six months of community-based recovery with at least six consecutive months of abstinence at the time of enrollment.
- Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic about recovery.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Must possess Certification Recovery Peer Advocate from NYCA or NYCB.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,500
