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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
full-time•City of Yonkers
About this role
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) provides patient-centered care and support to individuals throughout the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) system to assist with entry into care, support those in recovery to stay in recovery, and to assist those who are considering leaving treatment to ensure that any needs are promptly addressed to enable them to stay in care. NOTE: The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) defines a peer as an individual who uses their knowledge acquired through lived experience related to substance use to support the recovery goals of individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol. Through a combination of lived experience and professional training, peers provide an array of face-to-face peer support services with individuals impacted by substance use disorders.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required. Evidence of successful completion of the 46 - hours of required training in advocacy, mentoring, and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibilities. (This includes the Recovery Coach Academy (30 hours) and Ethics for Peer Recovery Professionals (16 hours).
What you'll do
- The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate supports individuals within the Behavioral Health Services system by assisting with entry into care and supporting those in recovery to maintain it. This role involves providing face-to-face peer support services using knowledge gained from lived experience related to substance use.
About St. John's Riverside Hospital
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving Yonkers to the Rivertown communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
•superior medical care
•dedicated nursing staff
•the latest in medical technology and minimally invasive surgeries
•highly skilled surgeons, doctors, technicians and counselors
•the best in preventative medicine
Here at St. John’s, we are committed to making life better for our patients. Our community and lifestyles have gone through many changes and likewise St. John's has evolved in response to these changes. We continue to elevate the services we provide with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. St. John's most recent developments have result in:
•expedited admission time
•expanded and improved emergency rooms and wait times
•new, private maternity suites
•the addition of industry-leading specialists in all areas of medicine and surgery
We've been an integral part of your community since the 1869 and our commitment to provide you with the most advanced medical services available continues to be St. John's vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. Our dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate do at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
As a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at St. John's Riverside Hospital, you will: the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate supports individuals within the Behavioral Health Services system by assisting with entry into care and supporting those in recovery to maintain it. This role involves providing face-to-face peer support services using knowledge gained from lived experience related to substance use..
Is the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position at St. John's Riverside Hospital remote?
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position at St. John's Riverside Hospital is based in City of Yonkers, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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