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Peer Advocate Specialist - Peekskill, United States - Sun River Health
Description
Job Description
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Peer Advocate Specialist to support our Peekskill Main Street site.
Provide peer support services based on clinical needs as identified in the patient's treatment and recover plans
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Specialist:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma/GED , Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Training (CRPA-P) or willing to obtain during employment
This position requires a screening and fingerprinting through NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
Job Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Salary:
$ $18.50 per hour
Responsibilities
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.
Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
About Us
Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually.
With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most.
Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need - no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status.
Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
