CCBHC - Peer Advocates
Summary
The CCBHC Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is responsible for providing services to clients dealing with addiction and/or other behavioral health conditions. Services are also offered to family members of loved ones struggling with these conditions. The CASAC helps clients develop the skills and confidence to find lasting recovery and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
- Certificate from the State of New York as a CASAC/CRPA
Summary
Family Peer Advocates assist families to set priorities and goals, provide information, and help families navigate multiple complex service systems. Family Peer Advocates support families to strengthen their connections to community resources and connect with natural supports.
- Credentialed (FPA - C)
- Reliable Transportation: Ability to travel to different locations to meet with families.
Summary
The Peer Specialist plays a vital role in supporting individuals engaged in CCBHC services, using lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges to foster engagement, hope, and empowerment. The Peer Specialist provides peer-led interventions, assists with service navigation, and promotes recovery-oriented practices while collaborating with clinical teams and community partners to ensure person-centered care.
- New York State Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS or NYCPS-P).
Summary
The primary role of a Youth Advocate is to identify and address the needs and concerns of young people, and to empower them to become active and engaged members of their communities.
- New York State Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS or NYCPS-P).
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Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- 2 years’ experience
- Credentialed (FPA - C),Certificate from the State of New York as a CASAC/CRPA, New York State Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS OR NYCPS-P)
- Reliable Transportation: Ability to travel to different locations to meet with families depending on clients needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Skills (Preferred): Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
Experience working in a behavioral health or social services setting.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered recovery models
Job Behavioral Expectations:
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy and minimal errors.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Hiring Rate $48,000.00
- Flushing, Queens, NY, USA