Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

4 weeks ago


Yonkers New York, United States St. John's Riverside Hospital Full time
Overview:
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

 

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   

 

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of  life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

 

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities:
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) provides patient-centered care and support to individuals throughout the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) system to assist with entry into care, support those in recovery to stay in recovery, and to assist those who are considering leaving treatment to ensure that any needs are promptly addressed to enable them to stay in care. NOTE: The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) defines a peer as an individual who uses their knowledge acquired through lived experience related to substance use to support the recovery goals of individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol. Through a combination of lived experience and professional training, peers provide an array of face-to-face peer support services with individuals impacted by substance use disorders.

Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Evidence of successful completion of the 46 - hours of required training in advocacy, mentoring, and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibilities. (This includes the Recovery Coach Academy (30 hours) and Ethics for Peer Recovery Professionals (16 hours). Travel between the facilities associated with Riverside Health Care System. Some travel into the community is possible.

 



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