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.
• Prepare 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.