Peer Recovery Advocate

VIP Community Services • Bronx, NY

364d • $42,000

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Advocate is responsible for providing recovery support services to consumers participating in a Part 820 residential program. The Peer Recovery Advocate documents all provided services in a manner that is compliant with regulatory and funding standards. He/she delivers services to program participants both on-site and in the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CPRA) certification preferred. If the applicant does not hold this certification, then they must obtain with one-year of employment.
• Prior experience working with the target population.
• Ability and willingness to share life experience in a manner appropriate to the consumers served.
• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic about recovery.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the ethical framework for delivery of recovery services and conducts all recovery coaching activities within this framework.
• Document all recovery services in accordance with state and managed care regulations.
• Provide guidance, support and recovery coaching both individually and in group settings for participants in accordance with the treatment plan and engages in recovery activities and support services.
• Provide advocacy, outreach, empowerment, transitional, pre-crisis and crisis supports activities on-site and in the community.
• Accompany clients to appointments and other community-based activities.
• Organize pro-social activities and events.
• Participate in outreach events to represent the agency.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Attend all required in-service training seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Other relevant duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees