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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