Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn CLEAR (Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response)

Join Our Team as a Peer Recovery Coach!
 

Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Populations and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated Full Time Peer Recovery Coach to join the Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement Addiction Response Program temporarily for 9 months (with the possibility of this being extended).

• Wage: $33 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm - with the ability to work nights/weekends if necessary.
• Location: 175 Remsen Street, 5th Floor in Brooklyn.
• Duration: This role will be temporary for 9 months with the possibility of extension.

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Peer Recovery Coach for the Brooklyn Collaborative Legal Engagement and Addiction Response (CLEAR) program is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive and appropriate support for participants referred to the program by fostering positive relationships and connecting them to services in the community. 

What are the key Responsibilities:

• Respond to precincts throughout Brooklyn to talk to prospective participants about the program and its benefits.   
• Identify and facilitate emergency resources for participants.  
• Encourage participants to visit with the program Case Manager and follow up with referrals to community-based support resources and other ancillary services. 
• Meet with clients on an on-going, as needed basis on and off site and be available via email and cell phone for support, advice, and guidance. 
• Provide a Naloxone kit and training to participants if needed.  
• Participate in team meetings.   
• Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision. 
• Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.  
• Community outreach and liaising with criminal justice agencies such as court staff,  police, parole/probation officers).
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by supervision and EAC NETWORK administration.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• High School diploma or educational equivalent required.  
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CRPA) or training preferred. 
• OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred. 
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.  
• Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies. 
• Knowledge of target population and borough resources.  
• Willing to travel throughout Brooklyn. 
• Ability to work nights and weekends.  
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.  
• Peer Recovery Coach must be local to the Brooklyn area in order to respond to emergency calls! 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.