About Us:The Kenneth Peters Center (KPC) for Recovery is part of the Forge Health family of companies providing the Long Island community with the highest quality substance use disorder treatment for thirty years. At Forge/KPC, clinical care is paramount - it's the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge/KPC is the right fit for you!Who we're looking for:We are seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with personal, lived experience in their own recover or experience as a family member or loved one, and is trained to provide ongoing support to individuals and their families receiving mental health and/or substance use recovery services. This individual will be supporting a substance abuse intensive outpatient program and is a key member of an interdisciplinary treatment care team.Peer support services are an important part of the treatment and recovery process. Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs) draw from personal experience with substance use, and professional training to provide non-clinical support services as identified in the patient's treatment or recovery plan. This individual will be responsible for supporting and guiding people who may be in treatment for substance use, trauma, and/or mental health disorders. CPRAs may also help those in treatment/recovery in the development of recovery plans, effective coping habits, and life skills for navigating recovery.Please note, this position is fully in person located in Rego Park, NY. The schedule is part time, Monday-Thursday 5-9pm. The salary range is $20-22/hr.What you'll be doing:
- Starting and sustaining mutual support and education groups;
- Promoting dialogues on recovery and resilience;
- Teaching and modeling symptom management skills;
- Teaching and modeling problem-solving skills;
- Supporting efforts to improve social determinants of health
- Using the stages in recovery concept to promote self-determination; and
- Assisting peers in setting goals and following through on wellness and health activities.
- Non-clinical crisis support
- Facilitating urine tox screens
- Educating program participants about various modes of recovery
- Accompanying clients to bathroom
- Raising awareness of existing social and other support services
- Linking participants to formal recovery supports (AA, NA, etc.)
- Assisting individuals with applying for benefits
What you'll need:
- Must have an OASAS Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in New York State.
- Must hold a high school diploma or have their GED
- Must have at least 1 year of related work experience.
Why Forge?The opportunity:Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:
- Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities - and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
- Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
- Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
- Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
- Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others
The package:At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We're collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can't do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience
- Comprehensive paid time off package
- Annual time off to volunteer
- Parental leave
- Annual continuing education allocations
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
- Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
- An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
- Internal supervision opportunities
- Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
- Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant's ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.