Job description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

Catholic Charities of Herkimer County is currently hiring a Peer Advocate for the RISE Recovery Community Outreach Center. As the Peer Advocate, you would be responsible for utilizing professional training and lived experience to coordinate and provide peer comprehensive recovery support tasks and services, targeting individuals, families and the communities in Herkimer County. Job duties include:

· Assist in the planning, development, marketing, implementation and evaluation of peer-related services

· Obtain and retain knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse, trauma informed care, family systems and recovery community

· Engage and empower individuals to obtain and maintain sobriety

· Help individuals develop, maintain and self-monitor recovery plans

· Refer and help individuals and families navigate treatment options and other community resources

· Provide substance abuse intervention services utilizing evidence-based practices and programs

· Maintain necessary reporting requirements, statistical reports and program evaluations

Minimum Salary: $29,000 annually

Maximum Salary: $30,050 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with hours ranging between 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma/Equivalency Diploma

· Minimum one year of experience working in the field of substance abuse prevention/treatment/recovery or similar human service field

· Strong presentation, organizational and public speaking skills

· Have or be willing to obtain NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

· Valid NYS Driver’s License

Benefits:

· Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Retirement planning options

· Employee Assistance Program

· Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

· Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,000.00 - $30,050.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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