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Peer Recovery Support Specialist - TASC Case Management for Justice Involved Individuals

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Join EAC Network as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist!

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 70,000 people in need through 120 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work full time for its Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Case Management for Justice Involved Individuals Program.

Wage:$25 per hour

Schedule:Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive and appropriate support for clients referred to the program by fostering positive relationships with program participants and facilitating groups. As well as assisting with creating a volunteer peer mentor program for the Court.

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, and reliable harm reduction interventions and develop trust.

+ 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.

+ Recruit, engage and train peer volunteers to provide support for the clients.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

+ Minimum High School Diploma or educational equivalent.

+ Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.

+ OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.

+ Knowledge of target population and area resources.

+ Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.

+ Must be proficient in computer applications and email and/or software necessary to perform work assignments.

+ Must have access to a vehicle and be licensed in the state of New York.

What We Offer:

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

+ Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

+ At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.

+ Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.