Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (58682)

About the role

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world? Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Phoenix House, you will provide peer-based recovery support, outreach, and engagement services as part of the Neighborhood Outreach and Wellness (NOW) mobile unit initiative funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

Location: Brooklyn Recovery Community Center - Brooklyn, NY

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer recovery coaching using multiple pathways of recovery.
• Support participants in developing person-centered Recovery and Wellness Plans.
• Assist peers in identifying and navigating barriers related to housing, employment, and healthcare access.
• Offer on-demand connections to recovery services, harm reduction resources, and crisis support lines (e.g., OASAS HOPELine, OMH 988).
• Conduct follow-up engagements and ongoing support to promote sustained recovery.
• Conduct mobile and street outreach on foot and as part of the NOW mobile unit.
• Engage individuals experiencing homelessness, public substance use, or overdose risk; offer education, harm reduction tools, and linkage to care.
• Participate in Quick Response Team (QRT) deployments with community partners following overdose incidents.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Active Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) credential in good standing with NYCB or ASAP-NYCB.

Minimum 1 year of experience providing peer support or recovery coaching.

Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Brooklyn.

Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and multiple pathways to recovery.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Recovery Coach Preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole). Experience conducting mobile or street-based outreach. Familiarity with OASAS/DOHMH documentation and reporting systems. Knowledge of LGBTQ+, veteran, and justice-involved populations.

Skills

• Ethical Practice and Boundaries
• Lived Experience and Empathy
• Cultural Humility and Awareness
• Crisis Management and De-escalation
• Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening
• Documentation and Data Entry Accuracy
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Communication and Advocacy Skills
• Reliability, Punctuality, and Professionalism

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages

Pay

Salary range $26.44 - $28.84

Schedule

Part-Time-non-exempt. Work may involve evening or weekend shifts to meet outreach and event needs.