Peer Specialist - Opioid Treatment Program

Peer Specialist - Opioid Treatment Program

Job Locations

US-NY-Utica

Category

Peer Specialists (CRPA / NYCPS)

Position Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

ID

2025-6132

Overview

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Peer Specialist / Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) assists individuals in recovery with regaining independence in their communities and sustaining their own recovery and improving their overall health. The Peer Specialist will work on a Full-Time basis out of Helio Health's Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) .

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 6 : 30am - 3 : 00pm.

In addition to Helio Health's comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $1,500 !

Pay : $17.00 - $18.67 per hour.

Responsibilities

A Peer Specialist may have the following responsibilities :

• Collaborate with individuals to develop a person centered recovery plan.
• Link patients to social and other support services in the community.
• Teach individuals and family members coping skills.
• Support the application process for benefits.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Accompany individuals to court appearances and medical appointments.
• Engage individuals with formal recovery support services.
• Educate individuals and family members on various modes of recovery.
• A Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) will also assist individuals in recovery by :

Articulating personal goals for recovery using their recovery experience.

Qualifications

An individual does not need to be in recovery themself but must be able to confer empathy through lived experiences such as family and / or close friends (each peer specialist self-defines his or her "peer-ness").

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes :

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.