• FTRC Intern

    Family and Children's Association (Mineola, NY)


    FTRC Intern

     

    The Opportunity

     

    FCA is seeking an intern who will provide non-clinical support and advocacy services to individuals within the Integrated Clinic through the appropriate disclosure of their lived experience.

    Responsibilities

    + Demonstrate understanding of the peer role. Utilize lived experience to engage people from various settings into treatment.

    + Provide support, encouragement, and guidance in linking individuals to appropriate services.

    + Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with individuals.

    + Follow-up on treatment recommendations and referrals made by clinical staff and assist with adherence to treatment appointments.

    + Provide warm handoffs to treatment providers and/or recovery support services and other community resources as indicated in the treatment plan.

    + Provide outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery.

    + Participate in on-site and off-site activities with participants when applicable.

    + Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures with the assistance of supervisor

    + Act as an advocate and liaison for participants for access to supports.

    + Document services in program EHR following requirements set by OMH, OASAS, SAMHSA and Medicaid.

    + Participate in weekly supervision.

    Qualifications

    + H.S Diploma or Equivalent

    + completion of Core Courses through the Academy of Peer Services

    + Valid and clean Driver's License

     

    Schedule: 14-21 hours per week

     

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