Peer Recovery Advocate - CRPA

Seafield Center•Medford, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time job opportunity for a Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA) who will utilize their experiences and training to support individuals undergoing treatment for and recovery from substance abuse disorders. The role involves providing non-clinical support, educating patients on recovery pathways, reinforcing treatment importance, and documenting services. The advocate will also provide education to staff and promote Seafield's programs within the recovery community.

Requirements

CRPA, CRPA-P
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy, Mentoring and Education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).
Written and verbal communication skills.
EMR Documentation skills.
Presentation skills.
Knowledge of addiction/recovery.
Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook, and other information systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
Provide affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
Assist clinical case managers in connecting patients to additional support in recovery by educating patients and introducing them to existing community supports and services.
Provide non-clinical crisis support to those in treatment.
Provide education on various modes of and pathways to recovery.
Share past experiences, personal or otherwise, about addiction and recovery.
Outreach patients to reinforce the importance of treatment and increase retention.
Utilize EMR system to document services and information provided to patients.
Provide education and trainings to Seafield staff on new supports and trends in the recovery and treatment communities.
Promote Seafield and its programs in the recovery and treatment communities.
All other duties as assigned.