Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Phoenix House Of New York • Wainscott, NY

101d • $23 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Director, provides peer support services to community members. The role is person-centered and strength-based, helping individuals identify existing recovery capital and build future capital. It is relationship-oriented, fostering trust, confidence, authenticity, and efficacy based on shared experience. The position supports individuals in defining and directing their own treatment/recovery plans, with guidance and support from a peer and clinical team. Responsibilities include engaging individuals at critical points of recovery vulnerability, supporting re-engagement in services after substance use recurrence, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing.
• Minimum one year experience providing peer support services.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with an individual to consider entering treatment.
• Engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services.
• Engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge.
• Developing treatment/recovery plans.
• Raising awareness of existing social and other support services.
• Modeling coping skills.
• Assisting with applying for benefits.
• Accompanying clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments.
• Providing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Working with participants to identify strengths.
• Linking participants to formal recovery supports.
• Educating program participants about various modes of recovery.
• Travel training - to use public transportation independently.
• Education and support on the use of medication-assisted treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED