Part-time CRPA - Addiction Services

Catholic Charities of Long Island • Hampton Bays, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for its Addiction Services program. The role uses relevant life experience to engage people in the program and community, support person-centered service planning, connect individuals with treatment and other services, and provide follow-up after hospital discharge. The advocate works collaboratively with counselors and Hospital Screening Brief Intervention and Referral Treatment Health Coaches across Suffolk County, and helps promote the program through outreach and community events.

The position is scheduled two days per week, with shifts listed as 9 AM–5 PM and 1 PM–9 PM. The rate of pay is $23 per hour. Actual pay may depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and work location; the stated rate excludes any applicable differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification (CRPA or CRPA-P).
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment modalities.
• Relevant life experience.
• Current, valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English capability.

Responsibilities

• Use life experience to engage people within the program and in the community.
• Develop brief, person-centered service plans and provide referrals to needed services.
• Assist counselors in referring clients to alternative levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with Hospital Screening Brief Intervention and Referral Treatment Health Coaches to assess individuals’ needs and connect them with treatment and other support services across Suffolk County.
• Remain actively involved and follow up with individuals and/or families after hospital discharge.
• Promote the program through information, education, and outreach to local communities, agencies, and legal and medical professionals.
• Participate in community events, including Narcan trainings, fairs, and forums.
• Collect data to assist with reporting to funding sources.
• Document and report contacts to the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

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