Certified Recovery Peer Advocate CRPA

Conifer Park Inc • City of Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Conifer Park's is looking for a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) to join our outpatient team in Schenectady, NY. The CRPA will meet with clients who have been identified to provide support to their individual recovery plan. The candidate will utilize skills and professional training to support individuals' engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery. The candidate will meet identified clients onsite or in the community and serve as a personal guide and mentor for those clients through their early recovery.

Schedule: Mondays-Fridays, 8:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provision (CRPA-P) Required
• Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in chemical dependency and/or mental health experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to provide support to their individual recovery plan
• Utilize skills and professional training to support individuals' engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery
• Meet identified clients onsite or in the community
• Serve as a personal guide and mentor for clients through their early recovery

Benefits

• competitive wages
• benefits
• pension plan in a supportive working environment

What This Job Offers

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