Position: Peer Counselor
The Peer Counselor provides peer recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences, assisting clients to develop a recovery plan, and linking clients with community-based programs supportive of recovery. Peer services may be provided onsite or in the community.
Essential Duties:
- Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan.
- Maintain communication with the treatment team on behalf of clients.
- Document delivered peer services in the Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Attend supervision/staff meetings as appropriate.
- Accompany clients to appointments as needed.
- Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
- Teach participants recovery skills based on shared life experiences.
- Help participants transition from different levels of care as needed.
- Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports.
- Interact with staff, clients, students, and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High-School Diploma/GED and 2 years of work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
- NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
- At least 1 year as a volunteer or paid experience working as a Recovery Coach or Provisional CRPA.
- Lived experience in mental health, substance use, and criminal justice preferred.
- Familiarity with community-based resources and programs related to substance use recovery, housing transportation, child care, food, and other supports.
- Valid/Clean Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in documenting Wellness/Recovery Plans.
- Prioritize and plan work time efficiently.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Neat and punctual.
