Certified Peer Recovery Advocate - CRPA

Seafield Center•Patchogue, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time job opportunity for a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA) who will utilize their experiences and training to support individuals undergoing treatment for and recovery from substance abuse disorders. The role involves providing non-clinical support, educating patients on recovery pathways, sharing personal experiences, and connecting them with community resources. The advocate will also document services in the EMR system, provide training to staff, and promote the organization's programs.

Requirements

Written and verbal communication skills.
EMR Documentation skills.
Presentation skills.
Knowledge of addiction/recovery.
Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook, and other information systems.
CRPA, CRPA-P certification.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).

Responsibilities

Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
Provide affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
Assist clinical case managers in connecting patients to additional support in recovery by educating patients and introducing them to existing community supports and services.
Provide non-clinical crisis support to those in treatment.
Provide education on various modes of and pathways to recovery.
Share past experiences, personal or otherwise, about addiction and recovery.
Outreach patients to reinforce the importance of treatment and increase retention.
Utilize EMR system to document services and information provided to patients.
Provide education and trainings to Seafield staff on new supports and trends in the recovery and treatment communities.
Promote Seafield and its programs in the recovery and treatment communities.
All other duties as assigned.