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About the Role

As a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at BHSN, you will provide non-clinical support services as identified in the patient's treatment or recovery plan. CPRAs may also help those in treatment/recovery in the development of recovery plans, effective coping habits, and life skills for navigating recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Administer Recovery surveys to consumers, family members, employees, and stakeholders.
• Provide or facilitate client’s education, and assist the client in understanding recovery services.
• Proactively engage clients and possess communication skills/ability to transfer new concepts, ideas and insight to others.
• Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups.
• Support the vocational choices of client and assist him/her in overcoming job-related anxiety.
• Assist in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life.
• Support the development of natural support systems.
• Provide support in court rooms for individuals working through criminal justice matters, or accompany individuals to doctors' appointments if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) with CCAR Certificate or progressing toward certification is required.
• Must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique pathway to recovery.
• Peer Advocate must have a working knowledge of the substance use disorder treatment systems, support services, and a demonstrated commitment to the Recovery Community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Computer literacy

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Personalized health coverage
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Community discounts
• Loan forgiveness

About the Company

• BHSN is one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region.
• BHSN University provides team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities.
• BHSN is a rapidly growing organization with endless opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity

• BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices.
• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.