Job Information
Catholic Health Peer Advocate Pathways SCH in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 15.31-22.97 USD
Facility: Pathways Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 5:45am to 1:45pm
Summary:
The Peer Advocate will provide support to program participants in a manner compliant with all program policies, procedures and philosophies. The Peer Advocate will participate as a member of the clinical team to support the patient's goals, and do so in a manner consistent with the Operating Principles for the Ministry of Catholic Health members. The peer will comply with the 5 identified domains as indicated in the NY certification skill and abilities. The position will support all outpatient SUD locations within Catholic Health so travel will be required.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High School diploma/NYSED approved High School Equivalency (HSE)
46 hours of required training (advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery and wellness and ethical responsibility)
NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) OR
NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P)
EXPERIENCE
Full CRPA requires 500 hours of related volunteer or work experience
25 hours of supervision by qualified supervisory staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
Knowledge of substance abuse disorders and recovery process
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Bi-Lingual abilities appropriate to population served may provide additional opportunity for communication
Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional
Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service
Must function as a team member, integrating the Value, Vision and Mission of Catholic Health
Experience with, and aptitude for basic computer skills
Must be able to travel across multiple locations
REQNUMBER: 28610