Peer Support Specialist

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Peer Support Specialist

Shift/Schedule: Varies, not to exceed 40 hours a week / Between Monday-Saturday

Pay Range: $18.50/hour to $21.00/hour

Position Summary: Provides coordination of peer support services through the certification of CRPAs or CRPA-P services for all seeking assistance.

Education and Training: High School Diploma and CRPA/CRPA-P Certification.

Experience and Work Knowledge: Experience working with diverse population and outside community sources. Detail oriented with professional communication skills. Proficient in word processing/computer operations and telephone systems.

Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands

Special Considerations: Work within a trauma-informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Essential Duties:

• Assisting in development of recovery plans with clients in the program.
• Assisting clients in becoming aware of existing social and other support service in the community.
• Modeling coping skills
• Assisting clients with applying for benefits
• Accompanying Clients to medical appointments
• Providing Clients with non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration
• Working with clients to identify strengths
• Link clients to formal recovery supports
• Educating clients about the various modes of recovery they will experience
• Travel training – informing clients about local transportation options and how to best access and utilize them.