Project Renewal

Peer Counselor - Second Chance Program Substance Use and Treatment Program- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America Req #778 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Title: Peer Counselor Program: Samhsa Opioid Prevention Program (2nd Chance) Salary Range: $38,000 – $40,000 Position Overview: The Peer Counselor will provide non-clinical peer support in the Community as well as The Recovery Center.. These support services include outreach, client engagement in treatment, reinforcing client’s engagement and connecting clients to community-based treatment and recovery services.. The Peer Counselor will provide outreach at shelters, drop-in centers and medical clinics using education and lived experience to connect people to treatment.

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Peer Counselor - Second Chance Program Substance Use and Treatment Program- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America Req #778 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Title: Peer Counselor Program: Samhsa Opioid Prevention Program (2nd Chance) Salary Range: $38,000 – $40,000 Position Overview: The Peer Counselor will provide non-clinical peer support in the Community as well as The Recovery Center. These support services include outreach, client engagement in treatment, reinforcing client’s engagement and connecting clients to community-based treatment and recovery services. The Peer Counselor will provide outreach at shelters, drop-in centers and medical clinics using education and lived experience to connect people to treatment.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Peer Counselor include but are not limited to the following activities: ·Engaging individuals to consider entering addiction treatment programs ·Raising awareness of existing social and support services and linking individuals to formal recovery supports ·Providing education and training regarding overdose prevention to individuals who have overdosed or at risk for overdosing ·Modeling coping skills ·Developing recovery plans ·Providing crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalizations or incarceration ·Participating in case conferences ·Providing all documentation required by federal, state and local funders Qualifications:  ·High School Diploma or HSE  ·Certified Recovery Peer Advocate approved by OASAS  ·Minimum of 1 year working with a homeless population  ·Bilingual or Multilingual a plus All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Other details  Pay Type Salary  Employment Indicator Regular  Min Hiring Rate $38,  Max Hiring Rate $40, Substance Use and Treatment Program- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America Share this job:

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