POSITION SUMMARY

Camelot of Staten Island, Inc. has an opening for Full Time/Part Time Peer Advocates at our Outpatient and residential location in Staten Island, NY. Peer Advocates serve as role models for participants and educate them about self-help techniques and self-help group process; teach them effective coping strategies, sometimes based on personal experience; assist them in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation and recovery; and help them to develop support systems. Peer Advocates perform a range of tasks which are designed to assist participants in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processes. Peer Advocates model competence and the possibility of recovery, and assist participants with gaining the perspective and skills that facilitate recovery

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Engaging with an individual that is considering entering treatment;

Engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services;

Engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge;

Raising awareness of existing social and other support services;

Helping peers develop Recovery Plans;

Learning and practicing new skills;

helping peers self-monitor their progress;

Modeling effective coping skills;

Attending court and other system meetings as a support

Facilitating non-clinical peer support groups;

Supporting another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA

High School diploma or GED

Ability to work with participants, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences

Ability to be empathetic and supportive to client instructing, demonstrating, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and skills

Must be computer literate

.Valid driver license a plus

*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 90 DAY PROBATION*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staten Island, NY 10302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer literacy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Recovery Specialist (Required)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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