Peer Advocate Specialist

JOB DEFINITION:

The role of the Recovery Advocate Specialist is to provide support, advocacy and linkage services to individuals and/or their affected families when an individual is brought to hospital emergency departments due to heroin or opiate prescription use and/or overdose, and/or due to other substance use. Must have a valid driver's license.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School or Equivalent. Associate, Undergraduate or Master's level Degree a plus. Knowledge of substance use disorders prevention, treatment and referrals a must. CRPA or CRPA-Provisional also a plus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Relevant life experience required which includes personal experience living with a disability, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served. Must have a valid driver's license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engage people on the street and in hospital emergency rooms, developing brief person-centered service plans, providing referrals and linkages to needed services. Provide support, encouragement and guidance in linking persons to appropriate services.
2. Provides outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery. Provide strategies for building recovery capital appropriate to the goals of the individuals they work with.
3. Working collaboratively with Hospital SBIRT Health Coaches, will meet with individuals and/or family/significant others at local hospitals ED's or agreed upon locations if discharged to assess their needs and connect them to treatment and other support services across Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties.
4. Remain in an active role and provide follow-up on the individual and/or families @ 30, 60-, 90-, 120-, and 180-days' post discharge from ED.
5. Collect any necessary data to assist in reporting to funding sources and/or hospital system.
6. Act as liaison between the Program and the communities it serves.
7. Represent the Program in a professional knowledgeable manner.
8. Assist in the promotion of the Program through information and education about its services to the Communities we serve.
9. Provide direct outreach to courts, attorneys, hospitals, probation, parole, DSS, CPS, DDP, MDs, Schools and various other community groups with direct referral back to the Agency and its Program(s) if necessary.
10. Represent the Program at various community events, such as Narcan Trainings, Fairs, Forums, etc. as possible.
11. Assist in the creation of flyers and promotion information with and under the direction of the Program Director(s).
12. Document and report on contacts made in the community with the Program Director(s) and hospital reporting system. Documentation should include name of contact, agency if applicable, address and phone number and any other required information.
13. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
14. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
15. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
16. Identify and implement quality improvement trainings and activities as part of professional development goals
17. Encourage quality improvement processes and provide consistent resources for QI and professional development
18. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
19. Other duties and assignments as requested by the Team Leader.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.

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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.

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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

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• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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