Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Job Details

Job Location

Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School or GED Equivalent

Salary Range

$17.78 - $21.64 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Morning

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the New Beginnings Grant Director, provides peer support services to eligible participants. This position is Tuesday through Saturday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, hours may be flexible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Provide peer support to assist individuals with their treatment goals.

• Conduct outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in treatment services.

• Assist staff in finding, organizing, scheduling and facilitation recovery-oriented social activities.

• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

• Attend trainings as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES (KSA’s)

• Ethical Practices

• Judgment

• Relationship Management

• Emotional Intelligence

• Empathy

• Professional Boundaries

• Global and Cultural Awareness

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Crisis Management

• Technical Capacity

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) in good standing.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year experience providing peer support services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

• This position is hybrid/mobile and will be working between Suffolk County Jails, out in the community, as well as in an office at a Phoenix House facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.