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Title: Peer Counselor
nProgram: The Support and Connection Center
nSalary: $43,000 per year
nProgram Description:
nThe Support and Connection Center (Center) provides 24/7 short stay, engagement, stabilization and treatment services for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues referred directly by NYPD as an alternative to the traditional police responses of arrest, summons, or transport to an emergency room. Guests are referred to the Center when their infractions are non-violent and/or low-level offenses such as loitering, trespass, public inebriation, and disorderly conduct. The goal of the Center is to help guests begin to identify and modify the behaviors that result in repeated police contact. An OASAS licensed outpatient clinic, located on site, provides services to guests who are eligible. The maximum length of stay is 5 days.
nOverall Responsibilities:
nUnder the general supervision of the Assistant Program Director, the Peer Advocate is responsible for providing a wide range of engagement, counseling, and supportive services to guests.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
nThe essential duties include but are not limited to the following activities depending on the assigned shift:
nnnAssumes a lead role in guest engagement activities
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nnCollaborates with staff to develop an environment conducive to recovery
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nnProvides recovery-based services including WRAP
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nnPromotes problem-solving and decision-making skills development, including identifying positive supports and activities
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nnAccompanies guests to appointments as needed
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nnActs as an advocate and support guests' self-advocacy
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nnModels effective coping skills
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nnFacilitates guest engagement with community-based recovery and support services
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nnProvide support in case management responsibilities
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisory staff
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n nQualifications:
nnnHigh School Diploma or GED
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nnNYS Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
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nnAt least two (2) years working in the field of peer advocacy
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nnLived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services is preferred
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nnAn ability to work independently and to adjust one’s schedules to accommodate the needs of the guests
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nnExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
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nnAn ability to interface with guests as well as all levels of staff and providers
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nnExcellent oral, writing and listening skills
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nnKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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nnBilingual skills a plus
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n nJob Details
nPay Type Hourly
nEducation Level Equivalent Experience
nHiring Min Rate 40,000 USD
nHiring Max Rate 43,000 USD
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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