The Opportunity

FCA is seeking an intern who will provide non-clinical support and advocacy services to individuals within the Integrated Clinic through the appropriate disclosure of their lived experience. 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the peer role. Utilize lived experience to engage people from various settings into treatment. 

• Provide support, encouragement, and guidance in linking individuals to appropriate services.
  
  
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with individuals.
  
  
• Follow-up on treatment recommendations and referrals made by clinical staff and assist with adherence to treatment appointments. 

• Provide warm handoffs to treatment providers and/or recovery support services and other community resources as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Provide outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery.
• Participate in on-site and off-site activities with participants when applicable.
• Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures with the assistance of supervisor
• Act as an advocate and liaison for participants for access to supports.
• Document services in program EHR following requirements set by OMH, OASAS, SAMHSA and Medicaid.
• Participate in weekly supervision.

Qualifications

• H.S Diploma or Equivalent
• completion of Core Courses through the Academy of Peer Services 
• Valid and clean  Driver's License

Schedule: 14-21 hours per week