Recovery Advocate Specialist

JOB DEFINITION:

The role of the Recovery Advocate Specialist is to provide support advocacy and linkage services to individuals and/or their affected families when an individual is brought to hospital emergency departments due to or opiate prescription use and/or and/or due to other substance use. Must have a valid drivers license.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School or Equivalent. Associate Undergraduate or Masters level Degree a plus. Knowledge of substance use disorders prevention treatment and referrals a must. CRPA or CRPAProvisional also a plus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Relevant life experience required which includes personal experience living with a disability history of substance use or social/emotional challenge and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served. Must have a valid drivers license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engage people on the street and in hospital emergency rooms developing brief personcentered service plans providing referrals and linkages to needed services. Provide support encouragement and guidance in linking persons to appropriate services.
2. Provides outreach advocacy mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery. Provide strategies for building recovery capital appropriate to the goals of the individuals they work with.
3. Working collaboratively with Hospital SBIRT Health Coaches will meet with individuals and/or family/significant others at local hospitals EDs or agreed upon locations if discharged to assess their needs and connect them to treatment and other support services across Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties.
4. Remain in an active role and provide followup on the individual and/or families @and 180days post discharge from ED.
5. Collect any necessary data to assist in reporting to funding sources and/or hospital system.
6. Act as liaison between the Program and the communities it serves.
7. Represent the Program in a professional knowledgeable manner.
8. Assist in the promotion of the Program through information and education about its services to the Communities we serve.
9. Provide direct outreach to courts attorneys hospitals probation parole DSS CPS DDP MDs Schools and various other community groups with direct referral back to the Agency and its Program(s) if necessary.
10. Represent the Program at various community events such as Narcan Trainings Fairs Forums etc. as possible.
11. Assist in the creation of flyers and promotion information with and under the direction of the Program Director(s).
12. Document and report on contacts made in the community with the Program Director(s) and hospital reporting system. Documentation should include name of contact agency if applicable address and phone number and any other required information.
13. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decisionmaking and to keep clients informed of progress
14. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
15. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.
16. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
17. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
18. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan 90 Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days 1020 Vacation Days 12 Sick Days 12 Company Paid Holidaysyearly and so much more.

If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR CAROL OTERO at.

CN Guidance & Counseling Services inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and personcentered integrated clinical treatment counseling housing and support services.

• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Placeyears in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status citizenship national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority