Peer Professional

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 10a to 6p with some late nights and weekends 

Salary: 40K

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction, The Peer Professional is responsible for providing community-based recovery services to PARC Bronx/Queens program and to Community Oriented Rehabilitation and Empowerment Services (CORES) participants. He/she is responsible for conducting outreach, advocacy, and developing sober social and support activities while documenting all provided services in a manner that is compliant with regulatory and funding agents. Additionally, the incumbent delivers services to the participants on-site and in the community. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Support PARC Centers and CORES participants in developing and implementing a person-centered recovery plan that is relevant to the current expressed needs of the participant.  
• Meet with each participant on a regular basis and provide support in line with the goals outlined in the recovery plan via telehealth or in-person sessions to promote choice and supported risk in achieving recovery goals.
• Complete Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) intake and six months follow up on eligible participants.
• Produce and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation, including documentation of interactions with participants, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.
• Provide CORE services to participants on your caseload including Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Family Support and Training (FST) and Empowerment Services – Peer Support via telehealth, in the client’s home and/or in the community.
• Provide companionship and accompaniment to Participants during community appointments, recovery-oriented activities, and during stressful transitions such as pre- and post-admission to emergency rooms, detox units, and discharges from hospitals and jails.
• Implement community outreach plan; conduct community presentations to attract new partnerships, volunteers, and participants.
• Provide Naloxone (Narcan) Training to PARC and CORES participants, community members and providers on the safe use of Naloxone.
• Attend relevant community meetings; participate in relevant councils, and committees.

Who You Will Be

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literacy including familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Knowledge or shared lived experience with OUD and/or StUD
• Willingness to travel throughout the required catchment area as needed for applicable programs and able to navigate the public transportation systems to client’s home and within the community.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule. This position follows non-standard hours including some Saturday and evening work.
• Knowledge and commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think logically, prioritize and follow procedures and instructions.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help, recovery and transitional supports.