Community Support Specialist
6 days ago
At Vocational Instruction Project Community Services, we are dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. Our client-centered approach empowers individuals to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.
The Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist will provide concrete services geared toward assisting men and women who have histories of medical, behavioral, and mental health needs. This role will provide peer support to engage individuals on a continuum of care, helping them achieve and maintain motivation for continuing their care while maintaining recovery from substance abuse and mental illness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment (HIV Care/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments)
- Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow-up
- Accompany clients to appointments
- Make home or agency-related visits
- Promote pro-social behaviors
- Facilitate groups (Wellness, Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed)
- Participate in outreach events to represent the agency
- Ensure HIPPA compliance
- Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings
- Special Projects as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification preferred
- Be eligible to achieve NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months from hiring
- Prior experience working with the HIV/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse population
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to speak, read, and write the English language
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Compensation: The salary for this position is estimated to be between $40,000-$42,000 per year.
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