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Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany Peer Advocate - Herkimer RISE PROGRAM in Herkimer, New York
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.
We are currently hiring a Peer Advocate, to work in our Herkimer County office. As the Peer Advocate, you would be responsible for:
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
Provide substance abuse intervention services utilizing evidence-based practices and programs.
Arrange schedule and conduct peer support recovery meetings/groups.
Help individuals develop, maintain and self-monitor Recovery Plans.
Peer Advocate Minimum Salary: $15.93
Peer Advocate Maximum Salary: $16.51
Peer Advocate Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours range from 9:00am-7:30pm
Qualifications:
2 year/ Associate Degree List field of study: Human Services or similar
3-5 years of related experience
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Advocacy skills
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) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)
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