About theOrganization

Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive. 

 WhyJoin the Team?

At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Engage with prospective participants to discuss how they might benefit from treatment.
• Educate participants about various modes of treatment and recovery, including medication-assisted treatment.
• Support participants to identify their strengths as well as obstacles to their recovery.
• Raise awareness of existing social and other support services by working in tandem with CCA’s outreach team.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and trainings.
• Identify and report opportunities to improve the quality of care, staff effectiveness, and participant satisfaction.
•   Engage participants to attend/engage in treatment or other healthcare services.
• Model coping skills and other skills useful to the recovery process.
•  Link participants to formal recovery supports.
•  Assist participants with applying for benefits.
• Provide resources for continuing care services post-discharge.
•  Accompany clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments when necessary.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

    Qualifications:

• A currently valid New York Peer Recovery Advocate certification (CRPA)
• Experience in incarceration, or other impact by the criminal legal system, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an office or clinic environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building skills and understanding of professional boundaries is required.
• Ability to organize own time to complete assigned work on time is required.
• Computer literacy is required (word processing, e-mail, internet research, data entry).
• A valid NYS Driver’s license is preferred.
• People who have been impacted by the criminal legal system or are formerly incarcerated are encouraged to apply.
•  Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. 
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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