Job Description
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Job Location (Full Address): 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623
Opening : Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type : Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Department : 500130 Psychiatry SMH Addiction Psych
Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)
Range : UR URCB 203 H
Compensation Range : $18.00 - $23.81
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL SUMMARY
With some latitude, this position works individually with patients in both an inpatient and an outpatient setting under the direction of clinical staff that has overall responsibility for the patients' safety and treatment. The focus of this position is to provide services that empower individuals who receive substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorder (COD) services to regain personal control over their lives and over their own recovery process. The position provides a role model for patients and helps them to learn to engage in recovery-oriented activities and integrate into the community. Reports directly to Clinical Supervisor of Outreach services.
Essential Functions
Assists patients in identifying and practicing individualized skills to deal with their SUD/COD symptoms.
Engages patients by building rapport and trust. Interacts with patients as a peer and shares common experiences.
Facilitates patients' exploration and understanding of their SUD/COD symptoms and assists patient in identifying areas in which they need support.
Assists patients in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and in identifying and developing specific, individual coping strategies.
Assists patients in developing a crisis plan and crisis management skills.
Teaching and Modeling Self-Help Techniques, Self-Help Group Process, and Networking Skills
Convenes and facilitates self-help groups and activities.
Teaches self-help techniques and self-help group process skills to patients.
Facilitates the establishment of peer support networks, natural supports and social support systems (which may include attending with and transporting patients to self-help meetings and other supportive recovery activities using clinic's fleet vehicles).
Development Of Skills For Empowerment And Successful Community Living
Helps patients develop assertiveness and communication skills to facilitate their active participation in the treatment planning process.
Assists patients in carrying out tasks defined in their treatment plans.
Teaches patients skills in daily living, learning, working, socializing, recreating, parenting, and/or other skills that are relevant to the individual's recovery goals.
Initiates outreach engagement in the community with established patients and in Strong Memorial Hospital units with identified potential patients.
Teaching Individual And Systems Advocacy Skills
Teaches patients how to negotiate bureaucracies and service systems.
Provides entitlement information and teaches patients how to advocate for themselves in obtaining entitlements.
Assists patients in identifying and learning how to exercise their rights.
Provides education and training on patient issues and perspectives to mental health and generic human services providers.
Supports the completion of satisfaction surveys by patients and families.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
Graduation from High School or GED Required
Direct personal experience overcoming the challenges and recovering from substance use disorder Required
Two years of experience as a Peer Advocate preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of coping skills for dealing with symptoms of SUD/COD. Preferred
Basic knowledge of addiction self-help techniques and self-help group process. Preferred
Basic knowledge of the goals and objectives of the SUD recovery movement. Preferred
Basic knowledge of the SUD service delivery system and of patients’ rights in that system. Preferred
Basic knowledge of generic human services delivery systems and entitlement programs. Preferred
Ability to verbally engage and empathize with patients based on common experiences. Preferred
Ability to be patient, encouraging and supportive. Preferred
Ability to teach skills to individuals and small groups. Preferred
Ability to facilitate group meetings. Preferred
Ability to assertively advocate for patients and negotiate with service providers. Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification (or Provisional) Required
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State License, have a satisfactory driving record. Required
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Job Tags
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