Description

Position Summary:
This is a 1 FTE position.  The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) shall work with the individuals receiving addiction related services at Saratoga County Mental Health and Addiction Services.  Peers use their shared personal lived experience to promote clients’ recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.  A majority of participant contacts take place face-to-face at Saratoga County MH & Addiction Services or via tele-health services.  Documentation of services provided is a component of this work.  Peer must be certified.

  Duties and responsibilities
                                                                                                                                     
       Assist individuals with Substance Use Disorder in various settings (such as at Healing Springs, within Saratoga County Addiction Services (SCAS), general community, at another agency, emergency department etc.)

       Effectively engage with individuals who may want to enter into recovery or are questioning recovery

       Work within a team and maintain a collaborative relationship with all outside groups and agencies

       Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization, incarceration or in-patient

       Teach participants recovery skills, based on shared life experiences

       Lead appropriate non-clinical recovery groups for individuals utilizing services

       Link participants with needed community resources and treatment services

       Attend weekly team meetings with Healing Springs and SCAS to offer insight, suggestions and assistance where individuals and/or staff are struggling

       Participate in community outreach events and training sessions to increase public understanding of addiction and recovery

       Meet individuals in safe community settings when they are unable or unwilling to come into the treatment setting

       Provide Narcan training/education for individuals/groups.

       Complete all documentation, reports and paperwork in a timely manner

Requirements

Qualifications
 
       Successful recovery from addiction (three years preferred)

       Certified as a Recovery Peer Advocate (substance use)

       Ability to model behavior consistent with the mission of the Prevention Council and the Healing Springs Recovery Community Center

       Understanding and knowledge of addiction, multiple pathways of recovery and mental health as well as services available preferred

       Excellent written and oral communication skills

       Excellent organizational skills, including but not limited to the ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously

       Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

       Ability to travel throughout Saratoga County (requires current, valid Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance and access to vehicle