What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Navigator - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position at ADP Workforce Now?
Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.
The Peer Navigator will work as a fully integrated team member providing peer recovery support to individuals in outpatient, residential, and community settings. The Peer Navigator will also serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for individuals in recovery, their family members, friends, and allies to support long-term recovery.
Responsibilities
Direct Care of Recovery Services
- Provide orientation to individuals regarding the process of their treatment when they begin accessing services.
- Work with individuals and their case manager/social worker to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (coach clients to transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery plan) and evaluate progress.
- Assist recovering persons to identify their goals, strengths, and personal interests regarding recovery and develop long and short-term strategies for achieving these goals.
- Advice, guide, and train individuals through their recovery process as needed.
- Escort individuals to appointments with agencies, self-help groups, and other community resources as needed.
- Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
- Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as a focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
- Participate with clinical staff in crisis intervention.
- Report problematic issues, obstacles, and accomplishments experienced by individuals working toward their respective recovery goals to their case manager/social worker.
- Promote and participate in outreach to inform community members about the Center’s services.
- Provide orientation of CRW services for community members.
- Assess the needs of people who come to the Center to match them with the appropriate services.
- Work with recovering individuals to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (or support their existing plan).
- Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
- Identify barriers to accessing community resources and develop strategies to overcome them.
Administrative support
- Maintain information database pertaining to peer activities
- Accurately and efficiently document interactions with individuals inappropriate files and electronic databases
General Responsibilities
- Participate in recovery programming at the CRW.
- Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with the Center.
- Adhere to agency and program-specific policies and procedures.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and other pertinent events as recommended by supervisors
- Perform any other duties as required.
Quallfications
- High School Diploma/GED and 1 yrs. work experience.
- NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P)- required
- Knowledge of the addiction recovery process.
- Familiarity with 822 outpatient treatment systems
- Understanding of and respect for an individual’s unique pathway to recovery.
- Familiarity of HCBS Behavioral Health “peer service” model
- Skills in active listening, motivation, and awareness of self.
- Strong work ethic, particularly in a customer and team setting.
- Experience with culturally diverse populations in an addiction service setting.
- Experience in electronic database systems preferred.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO Policy
- Competitive Salary
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 403b Retirement Plans
- Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc
- Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14TH ST Y Gym
- Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
EEO Info
Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.
Sunday - Thursday
37.5 hours per week
Salary : $22 - $24