Full-time Peer Support Specialist

at  St Josephs Addiction Treatment Recovery Centers

ST. JOSEPH’S ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY CENTERS

Location: Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic, Saranac Lake, NY
Position: Full-time Peer Support Specialist
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pay Range: $17.00/hour to $21.00/hour
Position Summary: Provides coordination of peer support services through the certification of CRPAs or CRPA-P services for all seeking assistance.
Education and Training: High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification.
Experience and Work Knowledge: Experience working with diverse population and outside community sources. Detail oriented with professional communication skills. Proficient in word processing/computer operations and telephone systems.
Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands.
Special Considerations: Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

• Assisting in developing of recovery plans with clients in the program.
• Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support service in the community.
• Modeling coping skills.
• Assisting clients with applying for benefits.
• Accompanying Clients to medical appointments.
• Providing Clients with non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Working with clients to identify strengths.
• Link clients to formal recovery supports.
• Educating clients about the various modes of recovery they will experience
• Travel training – informing clients about local transportation options and how to best access and utilize them.