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Peer Family Advocate

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Brighton

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Salary:

18.50 - 24.98 USD / Hour

Job Description:

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility:

  • Works individually with patients in both an inpatient and an outpatient setting under the direction of clinical staff
  • Provide services that empower individuals who receive substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorder (COD) services to regain personal control over their lives and over their own recovery process
  • Provide a role model for patients and helps them to learn to engage in recovery-oriented activities and integrate into the community
  • Assists patients in identifying and practicing individualized skills to deal with their SUD/COD symptoms
  • Engages patients by building rapport and trust
  • Interacts with patients as a peer and shares common experiences
  • Facilitates patients' exploration and understanding of their SUD/COD symptoms and assists patient in identifying areas in which they need support
  • Assists patients in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and in identifying and developing specific, individual coping strategies
  • Assists patients in developing a crisis plan and crisis management skills
  • Convene and facilitate self-help groups and activities
  • Teaches self-help techniques and self-help group process skills to patients
  • Facilitates the establishment of peer support networks, natural supports and social support systems
  • Helps patients develop assertiveness and communications skills in order to facilitate their active participation in the treatment planning process
  • Assists patients in carrying out tasks defined in their treatment plans
  • Teaches patients skills in daily living, learning, working, socializing, recreating, parenting and/or other skills that are relevant to the individual's recovery goals
  • Initiates outreach engagement in the community with established patients and in Strong Memorial Hospital units with identified potential patients
  • Teaches patients how to negotiate bureaucracies and service systems
  • Provides entitlement information and teach patients how to advocate for themselves in obtaining entitlements
  • Assists patients in identifying and learning how to exercise their rights
  • Provides education and training on patient issues and perspectives to mental health and generic human services providers
  • Supports the completion of satisfaction surveys by patients and families

Requirements:

  • Graduation from High School or GED
  • Direct personal experience overcoming the challenges and recovering from substance use disorder
  • Two years of experience as a Peer Advocate preferred
  • New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification (or Provisional)
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New York State License, have a satisfactory driving record

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of coping skills for dealing with symptoms of SUD/COD
  • Basic knowledge of addiction self-help techniques and self-help group process
  • Basic knowledge of the goals and objectives of the SUD recovery movement
  • Basic knowledge of the SUD service delivery system and of patients’ rights in that system
  • Basic knowledge of generic human services delivery systems and entitlement programs
  • Ability to verbally engage and empathize with patients based on common experiences
  • Ability to be patient, encouraging and supportive
  • Ability to teach skills to individuals and small groups
  • Ability to facilitate group meetings
  • Ability to assertively advocate for patients and negotiate with service providers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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