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Peer Support Specialist Ithaca
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Job
Posting: Peer Support Specialist
Location: Ithaca,
NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting
at $18.00 an hour
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Rochester, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes serves Ontario, Wayne,
Seneca, Cayuga, and Yates Counties with quality human service programs and
advocating for social justice. We work with
community partners to meet human needs and affect public policy that addresses
the needs of all people. Together we make our community stronger, safer, and
more inclusive.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore
your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference
DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!
About
the Role:
The
Peer Support Specialist will act as a mentor, advocate, and ally to
participants in the Drug Treatment Court and/or Family Treatment Court, as
applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Assist clients in all stages of recovery by recognizing
personal strengths and setting goals by creating a Wellness Recovery Plan
(WRAP).
·
Meet with participants throughout the county, wherever they
are housed, including community residences, homeless shelters, jail, hospital,
and wherever they require services.
·
Establish healthy social connections and assist clients in
life skills building by demonstrating a safe and sober lifestyle.
·
Transport and escort participants to court appearances,
off-site referrals, sober support meetings and community services, as needed.
·
Assist participants with any general issues that may impair
their recovery.
·
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor(s) and or CCFL
Care Coordinator(s), as applicable, of participants’ progress.
·
Coordinate or assist in coordination, based on funded
directives, group activities and or community events for Alumni Group.
·
Lead or provide support, based on funder directives, to the
Alumni Group maintaining ongoing contact with alumni and encouraging continued
participation after graduation from the treatment program.
·
Participate in staff meetings and other agency-related
meetings/events.
·
Participate in the agency’s strategic planning efforts.
·
Complete the required agency and program reports in a timely
manner.
·
Perform other related duties as required/requested.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Well-rooted in own recovery.
- A minimum of five years of experience working with
substance use and mental health community preferred.
- Knowledge of administrative record keeping and filing
system.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, administrative record keeping
functions and filing systems.
- Relevant combination of education and experience will be
considered
Top
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
How to
Apply:
Interested
candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes
website at https://www.catholiccharitiesfl.org/about-us/job-openings/
Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent
of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our
people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet