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Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach

49 Forest Avenue Monroe, NY, 10950

 

About Us

Aizer Health, formerly Ezras Choilim Health Center, is a top-tier Federally Qualified Community Health Center providing comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare services. Our state-of-the-art technology, personnel support, and physical infrastructure help our providers deliver high-quality patient care. Our mission is to change the health of our community one interaction at a time.

We provide every patient with the highest quality of care possible and emphasize a relationship-based approach that caters to the whole person. Our rapidly growing Center offers world-class services that include Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Dentistry, Optometry, Women’s Health, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, and select specialty services.

About the Team

We are looking to grow our behavioral health department to meet the needs of our growing community. Our positive patient feedback speaks to the quality of care and commitment we stand for. We have a state-of-the-art facility with friendly, supportive, experienced, and collaborative staff ready to work with you. There are many opportunities to learn and grow with us.

Our Core Values

- Putting Patients First: Every decision, every action, revolves around the well-being of those we serve.
- Powered by Community: We are not just a healthcare center; we are a community-driven force, igniting change and progress.
- Driven by Collaboration: Together, we are stronger. Collaboration fuels our innovation and drives our success.
- Empowering Success: We believe in empowering our team members to reach new heights, fostering a culture of growth and achievement.
- Nurturing Growth: Personal and professional growth isn't just encouraged; it's nurtured, supported, and celebrated.

Description of duties and responsibilities  

The role of a Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach (PS/RC) is to provide peer support services based on clinical need as identified in the client’s treatment plan. The PS/RC works in partnership with the treatment team to facilitate engagement, communication, self-advocacy, and recovery support services to those participating in treatment. The PS/RC will work as a fully integrated team member providing peer recovery support to individuals in the center and in the community.  The PS/RC will have “real life experience” and will extend care with dignity by serving as a role model to support the recovery goals of our clients. In this role, the PS/RC will provide orientation, engagement and education, peer support, advocacy and linkage services to individuals and/or their families.  

Basic Qualifications for position: 

  • NYS Peer Specialist Certification or NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), or in the process of completing. 
  • Relevant life/lived experience in mental health or addiction treatment services 
  •  Working knowledge of the mental health and substance use disorder treatment systems, support services, and a demonstrated commitment to the Recovery Community. 
  • Fluency in Yiddish language preferred but not required  

 Hours: 

Up to 10 hours per week

Skills required:  

  • Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, and compassionate; culturally sensitive to the populations served by Aizer Recovery 
  • Experience working with persons with SMI, COD and SED 
  • Possess an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique pathway to recovery.  
  • Willingness to disclose lived experiences  

 

Pay and Benefits: 

  • $24 per hour, plus $6 for Yiddish language fluency
  • Team Appreciation Bonus, recognizing your contributions and dedication. 

 

 Come do your best work at Aizer Health—where every interaction is an opportunity to transform lives.

 

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