Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Syr Comm Health Cntr • Syracuse, NY

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) utilizes a combination of lived experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and NYS OASAS approved training and certification to engage, advocate for, reinforce treatment engagement and recovery goals, and support recovery processes. This role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing face-to-face, telehealth, and community-based interventions with patients and their identified community support systems. The advocate is also responsible for providing timely and appropriate reports and documentation.

Requirements

• Required education/training and NYS Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Must complete NYS OASAS background clearance

Nice To Haves

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional certification (CRPA-P), with a defined plan/timeline to obtain full certification
• At least 1 year experience working in an outpatient substance use disorder treatment program and externally providing outreach to patients with substance use disorders utilizing patient centered and evidence-based practices

Responsibilities

• Utilize lived experience, interpersonal skills, and NYS OASAS approved training and certification to engage, advocate, reinforce treatment engagement and recovery goals, and support recovery processes
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide face-to-face, telehealth and community-based interventions with patients and their identified community support systems
• Provide timely and appropriate reports and documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees