Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany • Catskill, NY

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About The Position

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) works with the Peer Outreach Coordinator and other staff to help sustain an active recovery community. The CRPA works with the mobile recovery unit and serves as a role model and/or health coach for clients. The role uses shared lived experience to promote clients’ recovery by providing support, advocacy, and opportunities to develop skills. Some documentation of services provided is required. The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and some travel.

Requirements

• Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (substance use).
• High school graduate or GED.
• At least one year of work experience in an OASAS-licensed facility.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Successful recovery from addictions for at least three years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to clients to facilitate engagement in services and offer supports that help them participate successfully in Medication Assisted Treatment and mobile services in the community.
• Provide health coaching and recovery support, particularly in self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
• Provide transportation for clients to medical and other appointments and accompany them as needed to support engagement and follow-through.
• Use shared personal lived experience to promote clients’ recovery through support, advocacy, and skill-development opportunities.
• Document services provided.

What This Job Offers

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