About Ascendant NY
Ascendant New York is a free-standing boutique detox, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient facility located in Midtown Manhattan. Ascendant New York is licensed by the State of New York’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports and is looking for a full-time Recovery Support Specialist. Hours are Monday through Friday 12:30 PM-9:00 PM.
Job Description:
As a Recovery Support Specialist at Ascendant NY, your role will involve delivering personalized peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals embarking on their recovery journey here at our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) level of care. You'll possess a comprehensive grasp of person-centered recovery-oriented principles and practices, encompassing trauma-informed care, medication-assisted treatment, and peer support modalities. You will help to sustain a healthy recovery community here at Ascendant NY.
Job Responsibilities:
· Learn, uphold, and model all policies and procedures pertaining to the Ascendant NY program;
· Working closely with Clinicians, overseeing coordination of care for clients, to bridge the gap between clinical care and case management;
· Collaborate with Program Director and Clinician’s regarding critical cases and interventions;
· Work with the Program Director to oversee weekly UDS processing of all Ascendant clients;
· Use lived experience and be comfortable serving as a role model of personal recovery to connect with clients and support them in their goals;
· Working with the Program Director, guide weekly outreach to educate the community on how to avoid overdose and implement prevention strategies;
· De-escalate and address any non-clinical issues that may arise in waiting area;
· Provide support crisis intervention and support when needed;
· Escort clients to appointments as necessary, acting as sober support for those clients in early recovery;
· Model healthy coping skills and educate clients on various pathways to recovery;
· Attend weekly group supervision and individual supervision;
· Ability to participate in community outreach including working closely with Ascendant’s inpatient detox and rehab facility;
· Other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Program Director.
Job Requirements:
· High School Diploma/GED
· NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
· Ability to motivate clients in a courteous, empathic and professional manner;
· Excellent listening and relationship-building skills to establish strong working alliances with clients and staff;
· Superior communication skills to convey information clearly, accurately, and completely;
· Ability to de-escalate and maintain professional standards when handling difficult outreach and case management challenges;
· Must have experience with integrated substance abuse assessment, treatment and motivational interviewing techniques;
· Ability to thrive in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team setting and attend supervision, seminars, and meetings as needed;
· Be an Ascendant Ambassador of Recovery!
The Following are Considered a PLUS:
· Prior experience working as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
· Experience working with persons with co-occurring mental health issues
· Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR, i.e. InSync, Kipu, LightningStep, etc.)
· Experience in documenting Wellness/Recovery Plans
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person