Full-Time Peer Recovery Support Services Specialist – Offender Reentry Program
Job Description
EAC Network seeks a Peer Recovery Support Services Specialist to work full time for the Offender Reentry Program Program located in Brooklyn, NY. The position is Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM with excellent benefits medical/dental/401K and very generous Paid Time Off Plan.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Peer Recovery Support Services Specialist (PRSS) will assist clients with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (COD) returning from state prison to NYC. The PRSS is responsible for outreach to community-based organizations, providers and recovery networks; engage, accompany and support returnees; participate in ongoing training and supervision.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in planning for services for clients, through face-to-face meetings and facilitation of group discussions.
- Assist program participants in completing required assignments.
- 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
- Participate in team meetings.
- Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision
- Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources, clubhouses, and other ancillary services.
- Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or educational equivalent required.
- Experience as an ex-offender in recovery (2 years) from substance use.
- PRSS training certification and/or similar peer certification or must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
- Knowledge of target population and area resources.
- Experience with group facilitation preferable.
- Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.
How to Apply
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