Job Title:Certified Recover Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Salary Range:$40,000 - $45,000 per year
Location:Onsite – 593 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY
Department:Bronx Counseling Center (BCC)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Full time)
Required Qualifications:
- Certification: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
- Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working in a peer support role, preferably in a substance abuse treatment context. Experience working with individuals and families impacted by Substance Use Disorders. Personal experience in recovery from opioid or substance abuse is highly preferred.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or education in a related field is advantageous
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to empathize with and inspire patients.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care, and substance use disorders treatment modalities.
- Crisis intervention skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Characteristics: Must be dependable, maintain high ethical standards, and be sensitive to the confidentiality and privacy of all clients.
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), Confidentiality, and Infection Control Compliance: Follows office procedures with regard to HIPAA documents and adheres to HIPAA privacy mandates; adheres to confidentiality policy; demonstrates infection control compliance relevant to job responsibilities: e.g., standard precautions.
- Problem Solving and Judgment: Demonstrates ability to determine best course of action for resolving issues based on presenting situation; able to assess and view situations from variety of perspectives; can dig deep to identify the real issues; solves problems and/or seeks appropriate guidance to solve problems; able to work independently and make appropriate decisions in absence of “supervisor.”
- Communication: Communicates effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing; conveys information and responds to all in a credible, professional, and clear manner; speaks respectfully to all; keeps others informed of relevant issues; shares information; Uses active listening skills; uses facial expressions, body language and tones of voice that convey positive messages; maintains calm in conflict situations, handling situations and people with tact and professionalism; writes accurate, understandable messages.
- Dependability: Reliable when it comes to attendance and punctuality; if going to be late or absent, calls supervisor in advance; respects how others on team will be impacted by lateness or absenteeism or schedule changes; present and accessible during scheduled hours.
- Teamwork: Pitches in when help is needed and help other team members; builds and maintains constructive relationships; engages in behaviors that support working together as a team; able to see things from another’s perspective; demonstrates work flexibility for good of WMG/team regarding locations, functions, and hours; demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Professional Appearance: Takes pride in professional demeanor and appearance; wears appropriate attire/uniform and name tags; takes pride in appearance and cleanliness of work area; keeps work area organized with necessary clinical and non-clinical materials.
- Willingness to Learn/Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ability to learn new things in stated timeframe; demonstrates willingness and ability to adapt to new processes, policies, and technology changes; keeps up to date with all required education, certification, licenses; assesses and identifies own learning needs.
- Working Conditions: Intermittent exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
- Environmental Hazards: Intermittent exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious illness or injury.
Disclaimer:
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The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I have read the job description and understand the functions and objectives of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,063.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY 10457 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10457: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person