Peer Advocate Salary in Somerset, New Jersey

CCBHC/ACDP Expansion Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Brooklyn, NY : 2/15/2023 Job Description Job ID#: 3509 Job Category: CCBHC/ACDP Expansion Position Type: Full Time Positions Available: 2 Details: The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate requires someone who is culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of the Latino population, possess excellent computer skills, be able to function as a part of an inter-disciplinary team and have understanding of therapy and group work rooted in evidenced based approaches for intervention and management strategies. Peer Support services are peer-delivered services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus. They are designed to promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles (e.g. hope and self-efficacy, and community living skills). Peer support uses trauma-informed, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery fr

About Us: The Kenneth Peters Center (KPC) for Recovery is part of the Forge Health family of companies providing the Long Island community with the highest quality substance use disorder treatment for thirty years. At Forge/KPC, clinical care is paramount its the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge/KPC is the right fit for you! Who were looking for: We are seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with personal, lived experience in their own recover or experience as a family member or loved one, and is trained to provide ongoing support to individuals and their families receiving mental health and/or substance use recovery services. This individual will be supporting a substance abuse inte

The Family Center (TFC) is a nonprofit providing behavioral and mental health services, as well as social and legal services, to families affected by illness, crisis and loss. The Family Center has pioneered programming design and research to address the myriad of issues that challenge vulnerable New Yorkers and their families. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org to learn more. TFC is seeking a part-time Family Peer Advocate. The Family Peer Advocate will provide support, psychoeducation and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with emotional or mental health challenges. The Family Peer Advocate will serve families being seen both through TFCs mental health clinic, as well as our grant-funded programs, which serve various target populations including families headed by kin caregivers and adoptive parents and families impacted by breast cancer or HIV. The Family Peer Advocate will report to the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health and Support Services. Prima

Job Description Job Description Responsibilities: Provide face to face peer services to people with substance use disorder and other behavioral health challenges and linking them to needed community resources. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information. Intervene as advocate for patients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for patients to be discharged from treatment programs. Coordinate activities with primary counselor, courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies. Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities. As a RevCore employee, you’ll benefit from: Professional development Fun team building experiences Supervision & support Monthly bonuses

About NYC Health + Hospitals: Empower Every New Yorker Without Exception to Live the Healthiest Life Possible NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the citys five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Job Description: The Mental He

Job Description Job Description Position: PEER ADVOCATE Salary: $51,250 Office: 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 DESCRIPTION CIDNY: The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Description: CIDNY is seeking a full time Peer Advocate for Open Doors Transition Center program that assist individuals wishing to transition from institutional settings to the community. The Peer Advocate will provide one on one peer support to individuals and families in skilled nursing facilities and developmental