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About the Role
As a RISE Peer Advocate at Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, you will provide encouragement, connection, and hope to individuals and families navigating recovery. You will help others discover resources, develop coping strategies, and achieve their goals.
Responsibilities
- Helping individuals and families navigate treatment options and connect with community resources.
- Providing substance use intervention services using evidence-based practices and programs.
- Scheduling and facilitating peer-support recovery meetings and groups.
- Helping individuals develop, maintain, and self-monitor their personal Recovery Plans.
- Modeling effective coping skills and encouraging peers to learn and practice new strategies.
- Building positive relationships that encourage growth, recovery, and independence.
- Collaborating with community agencies and organizations to promote services and make appropriate referrals.
- Maintaining required documentation, statistical reports, program evaluations, and other reporting requirements for OASAS, Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, and funding sources.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of experience working with diverse populations.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Skills
- Compassion
- Dependability
- Passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds
Location
- Herkimer County
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $16.50–$17.50/hour
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement planning options
- Generous paid time off (up to 23 days in the first year)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Recognition and awards
- Opportunities for career growth
About the Company
- At Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, we believe every person has the potential to create positive change in their life—and that the right support can make all the difference.
- We are a team that is deeply committed to strengthening our community.
- We consider it a privilege to do this work—and we love what we do.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.
- Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights, Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).