Peer Support Specialist - Ithaca

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Aid 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.
• Cookordinate 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 CCFL-related meetings/events.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement efforts for the program and for the agency.
• Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders. Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents.

Compliance

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives