The Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Bronx)
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Duties Description
Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals. Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms. Interacts with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support. Organizes and facilitates self-help groups and activities; teaches self-help techniques and group process skills; and facilitates the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks. Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process. Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living. Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports, such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services. Advocates for the needs of individuals; and provides education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers. Serves as coordinator of alumni program. Transporting patients as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional by the New York Certification Board; and four or more hours of medication assisted treatment training.
Additional Comments
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.
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Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Bronx)
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The Office of Addiction Services and Supports 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Bronx)
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The Office of Addiction Services and Supports Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Office of Addiction Services and Supports provided pay range
This range is provided by The Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr Description
Duties Description
Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals. Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms. Interacts with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support. Organizes and facilitates self-help groups and activities; teaches self-help techniques and group process skills; and facilitates the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks. Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process. Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living. Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports, such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services. Advocates for the needs of individuals; and provides education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers. Serves as coordinator of alumni program. Transporting patients as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional by the New York Certification Board; and four or more hours of medication assisted treatment training.
Additional Comments
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.
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Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function General Business Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Office of Addiction Services and Supports by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Specialist” roles.
New York, NY $77,010.00-$104,190.00 1 week ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Jersey City, NJ $58,000.00-$63,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $65,000.00-$70,000.00 4 weeks ago HR Generalist - Credentialing Specialist
Manhattan, NY $70,000.00-$77,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $81,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $50,000.00-$60,000.00 7 hours ago New York, NY $117,000.00-$168,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $62,000.00-$84,500.00 1 week ago New York, NY $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago Academic Success Coordinator - Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ $61,674.62-$64,760.85 2 weeks ago New York, NY $77,010.00-$90,600.00 3 days ago Marketing Events & Communications Specialist
New York, NY $55,000.00-$58,000.00 2 weeks ago Jersey City, NJ $70,000.00-$75,000.00 4 days ago EWR Airport Customer Experience Specialist On-Call
New York, NY $111,600.00-$152,400.00 3 days ago New York, NY $64,526.72-$73,000.00 9 months ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 day ago New York, NY $55,000.00-$58,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $75,000.00-$85,000.00 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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