Peer Advocate Job at Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.
Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. Batavia, NY
GCASA is a Best Company to Work for in New York!
Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc., is a rapidly expanding nonprofit organization located in WNY that has been offering help to those impacted by substance use disorder through prevention, treatment, and recovery services for over 40 years. GCASA has earned a local and regional reputation for excellence. As the opioid epidemic plagues our communities, GCASA's work is more relevant and critically needed than ever before. We are looking for amazing individuals who want to make a difference in the communities we serve.
We have openings for Peer Recovery Advocates. Peers would assist in the development and monitoring of recovery systems of GCASA. They will provide one-on-one recovery services and support to individuals. In addition they will provide linkage with other service providers in the community. These are grant funded positions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum HS diploma or certified high school equivalency. Must have or be willing to obtain Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) – Provisional certification within the first six months of employment.
INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY - STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. INCLUDE COVER LETTER WITH RESUME REGARDING YOUR INTEREST.
Preferred knowledge of community-based recovery services, substance use disorder counseling, and family systems.
Must have valid NYS license and method of transportation. Scheduled work hours will be flexible to provide maximum coverage as needed and may vary accordingly to include weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings. Must be addiction free, including tobacco. Pre-employment background/post offer drug screening required for external candidates. This is an hourly nonexempt position. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and customers are required to adhere to CDC guidelines in mask wearing, temperature taking, cleaning procedures, etc.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License:
- Clean, NYS drivers (Required)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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