Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Family & Children's Association · Westbury, NY · 6 mo ago
Legal$24.73/hrInternship
Responsibilities
- Engage people in strengths-based, trauma-informed peer support at the very beginning stages of their individual recovery plans, primarily in a hospital emergency room setting following opiate overdose survival.
- Demonstrate active listening, respectful motivational interviewing, and treatment of people as the strongest resource in their own recovery.
- Educate survivors about the reality and process of recovery, including options for treatment, harm reduction, and safety.
- Provide systems advocacy and guidance to individuals as they navigate the substance use disorder treatment system.
- Provide warm handoffs to treatment providers and/or recovery support services and other community resources.
- Effectively communicate with family, SHERPA Family Peers, hospital staff, and substance use treatment providers and community support.
- Document service utilization and outcomes with respect and confidentiality.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma is required.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- An NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification is required, along with an NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) certification as additional qualifications.
- At least 2 years of experience working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient is required.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office are required.
- A valid and clean driver's license is required.
Compensation Information
The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience, while still allowing for growth.
Benefits Information
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 403(b); with generous employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)