Peer Specialist - Chemical Dependency Crisis Center

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Requirements Summary

H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Peer Specialist. Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations and be able to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.

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Responsibilities

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Meets with clinical team members and gives input when needed; Engages each client assigned to the team and provide guidance and advice as needed; Spend time with clients assigned to the team during meal times and recreation time; Escort and assist clients in going to HRA, Social Security etc.; Attends community meetings as assigned. Provides feedback to the clinical team in order to determine how the team can service the client to the best of their ability. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Peer Specialist. Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations and be able to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred. Basic computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Nice to Have

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Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

What We Offer

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BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

✓Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.

✓A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.

✓Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.

✓Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.