What are the responsibilities and job description for the Second Chance Program - Peer Counselor position at projectrenewal?
Title: Peer Counselor
Program: Samhsa Opioid Prevention Program (2nd Chance)
Position Overview:
The Peer Counselor will provide non-clinical peer support in the Community as well as The Recovery Center. These support services include outreach, client engagement in treatment, reinforcing client’s engagement and connecting clients to community-based treatment and recovery services. The Peer Counselor will provide outreach at shelters, drop-in centers and medical clinics using education and lived experience to connect people to treatment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Peer Counselor include but are not limited to the following activities:
Engaging individuals to consider entering addiction treatment programs
Raising awareness of existing social and support services and linking individuals to formal recovery supports
Providing education and training regarding overdose prevention to individuals who have overdosed or at risk for overdosing
Modeling coping skills
Developing recovery plans
Providing crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalizations or incarceration
Participating in case conferences
Providing all documentation required by federal, state and local funders
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or HSE
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate approved by OASAS
Minimum of 1 year working with a homeless population
Bilingual or Multilingual a plus
Salary : $23 - $25