Cayuga Health System
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Cayuga Health System, Cortland, NY, United States
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The CPRA provides peer-to-peer support, advocacy, resource information and self-help services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to clients with substance abuse problems in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The position is for an individual who has experience with, or knowledge of, the needs of those diagnosed with substance abuse and how to assist them with accessing community
resources.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The CPRA can perform many tasks including:
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.
I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.
I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The CPRA provides peer-to-peer support, advocacy, resource information and self-help services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to clients with substance abuse problems in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The position is for an individual who has experience with, or knowledge of, the needs of those diagnosed with substance abuse and how to assist them with accessing community
resources.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The CPRA can perform many tasks including:
- Helping peers develop recovery plans
- Learning and practicing new skills
- Helping peers self-monitor their progress
- Modeling effective coping skills
- Attending court and other system meetings as a support
- Facilitating peer support groups
- Supporting another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services
- Provide an encouraging opportunity for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder and in need of recovery to engage in dialogue to enhance their recovery and to offer encouragement in times of crisis.
- Provide clinical support to clients, as needed, on the Mobile Medication Unit.
- Assists individuals in articulating personal goals through the use of one-on-one and group sessions as they move forward in their care and recovery.
- Communicates effectively with individuals and family members who may be ambivalent about pursuing treatment and assists them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the victim.
- Provides linkages, referrals and information regarding community providers.
- Provides ongoing support and training in the use of personal and community resources following discharge in order to engage individuals and families in services (e.g. telephonic, community, and home-based outreach).
- Identifies, supports, and consults with providers regarding the development and implementation of effective and/or integrated strategies and the use of evidenced based approaches.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community provider organizations.
- Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties as requested to support department and or organization objectives including, but not limited to, completing and maintaining accurate and detailed client case records and related reports as required by agency procedures, filing, and responding to inquiries via phone and email. Maintain professional growth and development by attending staff meetings, events and community coalitions
- High School Diploma or GED and ability to multi-task.
- NYS Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA).
- Ability to satisfactorily complete required background screenings.
- Experience as a peer/family member, with personal experiences of recovery regarding mental
illness and/or substance use conditions. - Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
- A basic understanding of addiction and chemical dependency treatment.
- Knowledge of and strict adherence to the Peer Advocate Code of Conduct.
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
- Prior work experience in peer support activities.
- Possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License.
- Onsite - Cortland
- $18.53 per hour (Base rate)
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.
I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.
I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.