Peer Recovery Advocate
Company: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and
supervision of a Qualified Health Professional (preferable CARC and
CRPA). The Peer Recovery Navigator (PRN) will provide concrete
services geared toward assisting men and women who have histories
of medical, behavioral, and mental health needs. The PRN will
provide peer support to engage the individual on a continuum of
care to help the individual achieve and maintain motivation for
continuing their care while maintaining recovery from substance
abuse and mental illness. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Conduct in person
outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to
treatment (Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse) Outreach phone
calls and letters as well as follow up Accompany clients to
appointmentsMake home or agency related visits Promote pro-social
behaviors Assist clients with ADL's in a hands on way Administer
SBIRT counseling for short- and long-term encounters Co-facilitate
groups (HHRP, ADL's, Recovery Peer Support, & others as
directed)Participate in outreach events to represent the agency
Report and record all contact and activities with tenantsAdhere to
confidential policy and HIPPAA protocol as related to tenant's
information/interactions.Attend all agency staff meetings.Attend
annual in-service as required or mandated.Maintain good working
relationship with all agency staff, client and visitors
Requirements:-- High School Diploma or GED-- CARC, CRPA or CRPA-P--
Prior experience working with the target population -- Excellent
written and oral communication -- Ability to speak, read and write
the English language-- Bilingual English/Spanish a
plusPM20PI201199324
Keywords: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services , New Rochelle , Peer Recovery Advocate, Other , Bronx, New York
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