Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
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 provides outreach, health coaching, recovery support, transportation, and accompaniment to help clients engage in services and participate in Medication Assisted Treatment and mobile services in the community. Peers use their lived experience to promote clients’ recovery through support, advocacy, and skill development. Some documentation of services provided is required.
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.
- Must work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Some travel is required.
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 additional supports for participation in Medication Assisted Treatment and mobile community services.
- Provide health coaching and recovery support, including support related to self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
- Provide transportation for clients and accompany them to medical and/or other appointments as needed to facilitate engagement and follow-through.
- Use shared personal lived experience to promote clients’ recovery by offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.
- Document services provided.
- Work with the Peer Outreach Coordinator, other staff, and the mobile recovery unit to help sustain an active recovery community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
