Peer Recovery Coach - Brooklyn CLEAR (Collaborative ...
EAC Network - Brooklyn, NY
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Salary Range $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma or Educational Equiv Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Human Service Description 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 u2013 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.
Created: 2026-03-20