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About the Role

Under general direction, the Peer Professional is responsible for providing community-based recovery services to PARC Bronx/Queens program and to Community Oriented Rehabilitation and Empowerment Services (CORES) participants. This role involves conducting outreach, advocacy, and developing sober social and support activities while documenting all provided services in a compliant manner. Services are delivered both on-site and in the community, supporting the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

Support PARC Centers and CORES participants in developing and implementing a person-centered recovery plan.
Meet with each participant regularly to provide support via telehealth or in-person sessions.
Complete Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) intake and six-month follow-up for eligible participants.
Produce and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of interactions, services, and contacts.
Provide CORE services including CPST, PSR, FST, and Empowerment Services – Peer Support via telehealth, home visits, or in the community.
Provide companionship and accompaniment to participants during community appointments, recovery activities, and stressful transitions.
Implement community outreach plan and conduct community presentations.
Provide Naloxone (Narcan) Training to participants, community members, and providers.
Attend relevant community meetings, councils, and committees.

Requirements

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional Certificate.
High School Diploma or GED.
Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
Knowledge or shared lived experience with OUD and/or StUD.
Willingness to travel throughout the required catchment area and navigate public transportation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some Saturdays and evenings.
Knowledge and commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to think logically, prioritize, and follow procedures and instructions.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience with advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help, recovery, and transitional supports.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
EHR
OUD and/or StUD knowledge
Recovery-oriented systems of care
Advocacy
Outreach
Engagement
Self-help
Recovery supports
Transitional supports
Naloxone (Narcan) Training

Location

New York City
Greater New York Area

Work Type

Community-based
Onsite
Telehealth
In-person

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional Certificate

Salary/Compensations

$23.57 per hour

About the Company

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually.