ACBC Transportation Peer

TITLE: TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST CERTIFIED RECOVERY PEER ADVOCATE
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS Driver’s license +additional clearance required by agency insurance carrier
• Will obtain certified recovery peer advocate credential
• Must complete Mental Health First Aid, SafeTalk, ASIST, and others provided by the agency
• HS diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Being in recovery is not a requirement of the position or credential, per application
• As part of the certified peer advocate credential, the individual must have either 500 hours of related experience and CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-G, Prevention Professionals and Prevention Specialists, or Recovery Coach Academy graduates (certificate holder or training of trainers’ certificate holder) or, 1,000 hours of related experience for all other applicants with all experience having been gained within the last 5 years.

SKILLS:

• Coordinate transportation for individuals over large area of NYS
• Respectful, patient, persistent, person-centered
• Able to navigate across systems of care
• Work with MAS and other transportation services
• Knowledgeable of the system of care and gaps in the system of care
• Advocacy

DUTIES:

• Supporting other peers in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services
• Community outreach, particularly health care providers to assist with linkage to treatment and other services
• Utilizes harm reduction and a recovery-oriented approach
• Complete reporting as required
• Offer Narcan training in the community
• Other duties as assigned
• 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.61 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person