| Title: | Certified Recovery Peer Advocate |
|---|---|
| ID: | 8816 |
| Department: | Outpatient |
| Location: | ALL |
Since 1985, Seafield Center has helped people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction to begin the transforming journey to recovery. From detox and inpatient rehabilitation, to outpatient treatment and sober living recovery homes, we provide those battling addiction with the roadmaps towards healing. We are licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services & Supports and accredited by the Joint Commission.
This position requires you to travel to our outpatient facilities located in; Riverhead, Medford, Patchogue and Amityville.
MAIN FUNCTION:
- Utilize experiences and training to support those in treatment of and recovery from substance abuse disorders.
- User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist clinical case managers in connecting patients to additional support in recovery by educating patients and introducing them to existing community supports and services.
- Provide nonclinical crisis support to those in treatment.
- Provide education on various modes of and pathways to recovery.
- Share past experiences, personal or otherwise, about addiction and recovery.
- Outreach patients to reinforce the importance of treatment and increase retention.
- Utilize EMR system to document services and information provided to patients.
- Provide education and trainings to Seafield staff on new supports and trends in the recovery and treatment communities.
- Promote Seafield and its programs in the recovery and treatment communities.
- All other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Written and verbal communication.
- EMR Documentation.
- Presentation skills.
- Knowledge of addiction/recovery.
- Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook, and other information systems.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- CRPA, CRPAP, or CRPA-P Eligible.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy. Mentoring and Education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- This is a largely sedentary role and involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required occasionally.
- The employee must have the ability to use a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, copier, fax machine, scanner, and telephone.
$18.00-$20.00
