Recovery Residence Peer Advocate

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working collaboration with staff at housing programs.
• Identify in-home needs of residents within housing programs, provide coaching and groups to meet these needs.
• Identify community based supports, including events at THRIVE Recovery Centers, to connect residents with.
• Develop and implement groups onsite at THRIVE Recovery Centers to engage residents in onsite services specific for their housing program.
• Aid in developing plans for expanding the agency's presence within the housing programs.
• Keep communication open and continuous with agency, supervisor(s), staff & members of the team.
• Provide information and literature about the program to potential clients.
• Provide monthly reports for agency and agency partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of 30 hours CCAR-Recovery Coach Academy and 16 hours peer ethics training.
• Relevant life experience required, including personal experience living with a disability, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model.
• Familiarity with recovery skills, support services, and local community resources required.
• A valid New York State Driver's License is required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Excellent PTO.
• 403 (B) with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week.