Peer Specialist

4 days ago

New York, New York, United States Volunteers of America-Greater New York Full time
Job Title: Peer Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our team at Volunteers of America-Greater New York. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a critical role in assisting homeless individuals with substance use disorder gain access to treatment, benefits, and housing.

Job Summary:

The Peer Specialist will conduct outreach, engagement, and screening to identify and enroll eligible clients, and will use evidence-based approaches to assess and assist clients on their caseload to address substance use disorder and chronic homelessness.

Responsibilities:
  • Engage chronic homeless individuals at homeless welcome centers, safe havens, shelters, licensed treatment facilities, hospitals, and other locations identified by the project team and stakeholders.
  • Complete screening, assessment, and service planning using evidence-based approaches.
  • Assist clients with completion of necessary documentation, application forms, and tasks in services of their individualized goals.
  • Accompany clients to appointments related to housing, health/behavioral health, and income goals to provide advocacy, coaching, and support.
  • Deliver services with fidelity to program protocols and evidence-based models.
  • Conduct outreach to reengage enrolled clients who have been lost to follow-up.
  • Complete required program documentation, including case notes, release of information forms, client tracking forms, assessments, and other related documents.
  • Co-facilitate outreach and engagement groups on the benefits of the program, including presenting on a variety of topics related to substance use treatment, mental health treatment, and harm reduction interventions.
  • Participate in case conferences, scheduled appointments, and follow-up appointments.
Requirements:
  • High School or GED.
  • An individual who has direct experience with and knowledge of the challenges pertaining to substance use and/or mental health conditions. Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA).
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience and familiarity with the service systems utilized by the target population.
  • Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, opiate overdose prevention, and substance use disorders treatment and recovery services required.
  • Excellent engagement skills, boundary setting, and follow-up. The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.
  • Fluency in Spanish or other second language a plus.
Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
  • Paid Time Off, which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year.
  • Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

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