RISE Peer Advocate

About the role

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 At Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, we believe every person has the potential to create positive change in their life—and that the right support can make all the difference. As a RISE Peer Advocate, you’ll be more than an employee. You’ll be a source of encouragement, connection, and hope for individuals and families navigating recovery. You’ll use your skills, experience, and compassion to help others discover resources, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward their goals. When you join Catholic Charities, you become part of a team that is deeply committed to strengthening our community. We consider it a privilege to do this work—and we love what we do.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals and families navigate treatment options and connect with community resources.
• Providing substance use intervention services using evidence-based practices and programs.
• Scheduling and facilitating peer-support recovery meetings and groups.
• Helping individuals develop, maintain, and self-monitor their personal Recovery Plans.
• Modeling effective coping skills and encouraging peers to learn and practice new strategies.
• Building positive relationships that encourage growth, recovery, and independence.
• Collaborating with community agencies and organizations to promote services and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining required documentation, statistical reports, program evaluations, and other reporting requirements for OASAS, Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, and funding sources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience working with diverse populations.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Generous paid time off—eligible employees can accrue up to 23 days off in their first year, based on their standard workday
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, and more
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Recognition and awards
• Opportunities for career growth
• A supportive, collaborative team culture

Pay

Hourly Pay: $16.50–$17.50/hour

Schedule

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM–7:30 PM