Job Posting OPEN
Peer Support Specialist FT
We
are Hiring in Ithaca, NY!
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes is growing and seeking
a
Treatment Court Peer Support Specialist to
join our Team.
About Us …
Since 1982 Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes has served
Ontario, Yates, Wayne, Seneca, and Cayuga counties by providing quality human service
programs and by advocating for social justice. We work with faith communities,
government, elected officials, business leaders, and other human service
organizations to meet human needs and effect public policy that addresses the
needs of all people. Together we make our community stronger, safer, and more
inclusive.
Treatment Court Peer Support Specialist
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
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.
Salary: Starting Wage of
$18.00/hr. dependent on education and experience.
Schedule: Full-time, 35/hrs. a
week
We offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our
full-time workforce members who work 30 or more hours per week.
Who are we looking for?
· Someone
who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.
· Someone
who values partnership and works well both individually and as a part of a
team.
· Someone
who is empathetic, ethical, and goal orientated.
· Someone
with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Someone
with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Someone
who demonstrates ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and
federal laws and regulations.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
·
Assist clients in all stages of
recovery by recognizing personal strengths and setting goals by creating a
Wellness Recovery Action 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 or 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 funder directives, of 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 agency’s strategic
planning efforts.
·
Complete 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.
What
you will get:
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes offers a well-rounded
and comprehensive benefits program:
· Salary: $18.00 an hour dependent on education, experience,
and licensure.
· Full time, non-exempt position. We believe in work-life
balance!
· Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 10 days in the first year, 15
days after 1st Anniversary.
· Holidays: 12 paid holidays
· NY State Paid Sick Leave
· Agency Sick Leave
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Group and Term Life Insurance
· Short-Term Disability
· Long-Term Disability
· Supplemental Insurances
o
Hospital
o
Accident
o
Auto
o
Pet
o
Specified Disease
· Flexible Spending Account
· Legal Plan
· Identity Plan
· Employee Assistance Program
· 403b Retirement Plan, with agency contribution for those that
qualify (subject to agency performance)
· My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on
thousands of products and services.
Our hiring process and timeline:
· Applications
will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.
· Phone
screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
· In-person
one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the
phone screening.
· In-person
interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers.
Selected candidate(s) to start ASAP.
***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