Peer Specialist; CRPA)

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the
Peer Specialist / Certified
Recovery
Peer Advocate (CRPA)assists individuals in recovery with regaining independence in their communities and sustaining their own recovery and improving their overall health. The Peer Specialist will work on a
Full-Time basis out of our program located in Utica, NY.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $1,500
!

Pay: $18.67 - $21.36 per hour.

• A Peer Specialist may have the following responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with individuals to develop a person centered recovery plan.
  • Link patients to social and other support services in the community.
  • Teach individuals and family members coping skills.
  • Support the application process for benefits.
  • Provide non-clinical crisis support after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
  • Accompany individuals to court appearances and medical appointments.
  • Engage individuals with formal recovery support services.
  • Educate individuals and family members on various modes of recovery.
• A Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) will also assist individuals in recovery by:
  • Articulating personal goals for recovery using their recovery experience.
  • Assist individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) as needed, taking steps to achieve personal goals for recovery, finding self-help groups, establishing self-help groups, or finding other recovery-focused groups.
  • Use their recovery experience to refer individuals or their families to healthy leisure opportunities or community resources that may be helpful.
  • Use and teach problem solving techniques to individuals and groups; lead discussions on methods to overcome common problems in daily living.
  • Discuss methods on overcoming negative self-talk, identifying and overcoming fears, and identifying signs of a potential relapse.
  • Teach and role model the value of the individual recovery experience.
  • Teach and role model appropriate coping techniques.
  • Assist individuals in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
  • Reporting and record keeping.
  • Consultation with other professionals.
  • Non-Clinical crisis response.
• Recruiting or encouraging other Peer Specialists to pursue CRPA credential.
• Participate in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Represent agency to the community; promotes agency values within the community.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Certification required within six (6) months of hire and maintain CRPA certification throughout employment.
• One year of Health or Human Service experience preferred.
• An individual does not need to be in recovery themself but must be able to confer empathy through lived experiences such as family and/or close friends (each peer specialist self-defines his or her “peer-ness”).
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender…