Field Based Peer Specialist - Substance Abuse Service Center

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-person team with the Field Based Social Work Supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with shelter staff to address the needs of clients with substance use disorders in the shelter system.
• Meets with clients in assigned shelter(s).
• Edutes all clients on NARCAN, Harm reduction, and safe use practices.
• Engages each client assigned to the team with the social worker and provide guidance and advice as needed.
• Spend time with clients during mealtimes and recreation time to engage around wellbeing and offer peer support.
• Escorts and assists clients in going to SUD service providers (inclusive of harm reduction providers).
• Attends community meetings as assigned.
• Collects data and writes progress notes as appropriate of services and referrals provided.
• Reports to the Field Based Social Worker.
• Builds rapport with shelter staff.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Peer Specialist (CRPA) Certificate.
• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations and be able to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.