Job description

Job Description

Peer Recovery Advocate - (Added Advantage-Bilingual-Spanish)

DISTINQUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position within the Sheriff Department works with the High-Risk Mitigation Team (HRMT) to identify and provide peer support and engagement services for persistent high-risk opioid/substance users. Through sharing personal experiences, the incumbent will serve as a mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The work is carried out under the supervision of the Opioid Use Disorder Systems Specialist with some leeway allowed in the conduct of work. Supervision is normally a function of this class, does related work as required

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representatives examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual person. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all the following, as well as other related activities not described.

· Works with the HRMT to identify program-eligible individuals based on high-risk criteria such as: Overdoses, ER visits or Inpatient utilization for Opioid Use Disorder, incarceration, or release from jail etc.

· Assists clients seeking (or new to) recovery find a wide variety of services and support-including harm-reduction, detox treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups

· Educates clients about different health, human and social service resources in the community

· Helps clients to create overdose safety and recovery plans

· Helps to initiate and sustain an individual/family in their recovery from substance use disorder or addiction by providing ongoing support and connection

· Provides support to clients as they engage or re-engage with their treatment providers

· Provides hands-on help developing and maintaining contact with other providers

· Serves as a role model to people seeking recovery by demonstrating that recovery is possible

· Maintains and document regular, ongoing contact with all clients, following each of the individual through to their recovery

· Participates in team meetings with the rest of the High-Risk Mitigation Team

FULL PERFOMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the role of Peer Services in the recovery process; working knowledge of the various agencies providing intervention and therapeutic services to Opioid/substance abusers; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional colleagues and other professionals groups; ability to establish a rapport with substance abuse clients, educators, mental health professionals, criminal justice officials and the general public; ability to serve as a positive role model and motivate clients; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; good judgement in dealing with people; tact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates Degree in Human Services, Substance Use Counseling, Sociology or Psychology, OR

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and possession of a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional Certificate (CRPA-P) and two (2) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent work experience in substance abuse, human services, case management or community-based prevention work in a recognized agency adhering to acceptable standards.

Special Requirement: Current Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Certification and/or certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate as recognized by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The incumbent must maintain said certification throughout employment.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Classification: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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