The overall purpose for this position is to provide support, advocacy, outreach, and education to primarily engage pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in St. Lawrence Health System's M-WRAP program with their recovery from opioid use disorder. The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate will work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and in conjunction with the patient will develop a patient centered Recovery Plan to help initiate and sustain an individual in their recovery from substance use or addiction .
Responsibilities
50% Works with the women and their families to teach and reinforce skills necessary to remain in recovery
Meets regularly with the patient 1:1 to provide direct coaching, education and advocacy in linking, engaging and retaining patients in services identified in the Recovery Plan
Acts as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering patients in order to promote long term recovery
Ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries and ethical standards at all times
Serves as a point of contact when patients are at risk for relapse
Participates in On Call Services as needed
30% Assists in implementing treatment plans
Has a good working knowledge of the patient's recovery plans and works to help the patient and their family follow the treatment plans
Assist patient in identifying personal interests, goals, and strengths to increase successful treatment outcomes
Assist patient in identifying barriers that may interfere with their recovery progress, and work with the patient to develop strategies to overcome identified barriers
Assists the patient in remembering doctor's or service organization appointments. Follow up with and engage patients who are experiencing barriers to attending appointments
Helps the patient to understand how services will assist them in remaining in recovery
20% Participates as an active member of the treatment team
Attends and participates in treatment team meetings
Works as an advocate for the patient in team meetings and provides information about the patient's ability to follow treatment plans in day to day life
Travel among several different sites within the St. Lawrence Health Systems as well as the community or the patient's home.
Peers may also be utilized in substance use, mental health, primary care and emergency care as needed.
Preference to applicants who are OASAS fully licensed and or provisional peer advocates
Some experience or education related to working with populations with substance use disorder
Training or education in trauma-informed service
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years supervisory experience
High school diploma/GED
Completion of Peer Recovery Training course- 30 hours
Peer Ethics Training Course
If applicant is Certified Recovery Peer Advocate- Provisional
Application must complete 500 hours of work experience, including 25 hours of supervision within 6 months
Schedule IC&RC Exam upon completion of work experience and receive passing grade
Maintain current certification status
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
The candidate needs to have strong interpersonal skills. They will need to work effectively with patients, their families, community organizations, and staff members at all levels.
Demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education
Performs duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction
Ability to create and maintain detailed, accurate and timely documentation
Indicates appreciation of population differences (cultural, ethnic, orientation, religious)
Ability to work and/or be on call during evenings or weekends
Complies with laws, rules, regulations and hospital policies.
Protects from unauthorized and inappropriate disclosure, all confidential patient and hospital information in accordance with HIPPA regulations and hospital policies. Reports privacy issues through the chain of command, to the compliance officer, or the hotline.
CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical:
Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Title: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - SLH
Department: Behavioral Health
Location: St. Lawrence Hospital - 12 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: 8-6p variable based on need
Rrhs · Slh - Elm St (37.5)