Recovery Coach Peer Advocate Intern

2 days ago

New York, New York, United States Community Health Action of Staten Full time
Job Title: Recovery Coach Peer Intern

Job Summary:

The Next Step Resource & Recovery Center is seeking a Recovery Coach Peer Intern to join our team. As a Recovery Coach Peer Intern, you will work under the supervision of credentialed Recovery Coaches to develop and implement outreach and education events, group support, education, and recreation, and individual recovery education, support, and referrals.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute community outreach strategies and recruitment activities
  • Develop and implement community education workshops to reduce substance use related stigma and provide resources for harm reduction, recovery coaching, and treatment options
  • Facilitate support, education, and activity groups at the Recovery Center
  • Document all activities, including outreach, workshops, groups, and individual recovery support
  • Collaborate with community groups, businesses, and corporations to increase group volunteering at the Center
  • Design and implement community events fostering family strengthening and engagement for people in all stages of recovery
  • Attend Recovery Center peer leader meetings
  • Align all activities with CHASI's mission, core values, and culture

Requirements:

  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-P required
  • Demonstrated experience with and understanding of substance use and recovery issues, with evidence of substance abuse related training
  • Able to work independently when deployed off site and to present appropriately in a variety of community-based settings
  • Able to meet individuals where they are and to include harm reduction among the multiple pathways that individuals may take toward recovery and wellness
  • Effective communicator, able to listen, clearly explain information, and engage in collaborative coaching discussions
  • Capable of writing accurate, clear, and logical documentation of service encounters
  • Able to demonstrate appropriate judgment and independent thinking in field-based settings, including prioritizing time-sensitive or competing tasks and determining when to seek supervisory consultation
  • Flexible with regularly changing demands and modified assignments
  • Committed to empowering individuals to make informed choices
  • Computer literate in word processing, email, and Internet navigation
  • Willing and able to travel outside traditional office environment via public transportation
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
  • Competence to work effectively and respectfully with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Willingness to share lived experience appropriately and judiciously to promote engagement and inspire hope
  • Valid driver's license and own car to travel to field-based service sites a plus but not required

CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff. People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that as a public health organization committed to the health of our community, CHASI is requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; if you are offered the role you will be required to at least have one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to begin employment. Please inquire if you believe you qualify for a religious or medical exemption.

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