Peer Specialist (OASAS) - HOURLY (Russell E. Blaisdell ATC)

Duties

• 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.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional by the New York Certification Board.
• Four or more hours of medication assisted treatment training.

Additional Comments

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.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL).
• Criminal Background Check (CBC) including State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
• Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

New York State OASAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

Note on Applying

If interested in this position, forward your current resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code EM/PS/18974/Blaisdell in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.