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EAC Network Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response in Brooklyn, New York
Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response
Job Details
Job Location
175 Remsen Street 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or Educational Equiv
Salary Range
$31.85 - $31.85 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Human Service
Peer Recovery Coach
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through over 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks aPeer Recovery Coachto work full time for itsCollaborative Legal Engagement and Addiction Response (CLEAR)program.Candidates with lived experience of recovery highly recommended to apply!
The Peer Recovery Coach position is a non-exempt position paying$31.85 per hour at 35 hours per week. Available shifts include:4 PM-12 AM, 12 AM-8 AM, and 8 AM-4 PM with varied days including weekends. The office is located in Brooklyn, NY and the role reports to the Program Director.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Peer Recovery Coach for the Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement and Addiction Response (CLEAR) program is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive and appropriate support for participants referred to the program by fostering positive relationships and connecting them to services in the community.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Respond to precincts throughout Brooklyn to talk to prospective participants about the program and its benefits.
Identify and facilitate emergency resources for participants.
Encourage participants to visit with the program Case Manager and follow up with referrals to community-based support resources and other ancillary services.
Meet with clients on an on-going, as needed basis on and off site and be available via email and cell phone for support, advice, and guidance.
Provide a Naloxone kit and training to participants if needed.
Participate in team meetings.
Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision.
Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
Community outreach and liaising with criminal justice agencies such as court staff, police, parole/probation officers).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
High School diploma or educational equivalent required.
Certified Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CRPA) or training preferred.
OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred.
Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
Knowledge of target population and borough resources.
Willing to travel throughout Brooklyn.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with 3% match
30 Days Paid Time Off for Year 1
14 Days Off for US Holidays
Short term/Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Benefits & Assistance Programs
Compassionate work environment
Industry Leading Training and Ongoing Development
