Peer Specialist- CRPA

Peer Specialist - CRPA Required

Bowery Residents' Committee

• Participate in a two-person team with the Field Based Social Work Supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with shelter staff to address the needs of clients with substance use disorders.
• Meet with clients in assigned shelter(s).
• Educate all clients on NARCAN, harm reduction, and safe use practices.
• Engage each client assigned to the team with the social worker and provide guidance and advice as needed.
• Spend time with clients during mealtimes and recreation to engage around wellbeing and offer peer support.
• Escort and assist clients in going to SUD service providers (including harm reduction providers).
• Attend community meetings as assigned.
• Collect data and write progress notes on services and referrals provided.
• Report to the Field Based Social Worker.
• Build rapport with shelter staff.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week

127 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified Peer Specialist (CRPA) Certificate.
• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations and ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

The Fred Cooper Substance Abuse Service Center (SASC), licensed by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and funded by Medicaid and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, serves people with alcohol and substance abuse problems who are homeless or marginally housed. SASC offers services designed for clients dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse. As part of BRC’s low-threshold programs, SASC provides the setting and support necessary for severely dysfunctional chronic alcoholics and other substance abusers with poor treatment histories to attain long-term sobriety and stability.

• Competitive health and dental plans, coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare.