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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Family and Children's Association

Mineola, NYFull-time$24.73/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.73/hr
Location
Mineola, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS Or CPS-P)Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA Or CRPA-P)Valid And Clean Driver's License

Job overview

Family and Children's Association is hiring a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. The Family and Children’s Association seeks a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to join its Sherpa program, providing trauma‑informed peer support, education, advocacy, and warm handoffs for individuals navigating substance‑use disorder treatment, primarily in hospital emergency rooms.

Key focus areas include Engage people in strengths‑based, trauma‑informed peer support in hospital emergency rooms, Demonstrate active listening, motivational interviewing, and treat individuals as their own strongest resource, and Educate survivors about recovery options, harm reduction, and safety.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), and 2+ Years Working In Substance Use Or Mental Health Recovery Services. Important skills include Microsoft Office and Respectful Motivational Interviewing. Preferred (not required): Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Systems Advocacy, and Effective Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeActive ListeningMotivational InterviewingSystems AdvocacyEffective CommunicationConfidentialityRespectful Motivational Interviewing

Qualifications

High School DiplomaNYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)2+ Years Substance Use or Mental Health Recovery Services ExperienceValid and Clean Driver's LicenseBachelor's DegreeNYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P)Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location: Westbury, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours per week| Status: Non-Exempt |Salary $24.73/hour

The Opportunity

FCA is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for our Sherpa program, a trained team of peer recovery coaches offering guidance to individuals and families navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment system. SHERPA provides recovery, harm-reduction, and crisis service linkage and emotional support based on the principles of hope, wellness, dignity, and choice.

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

  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree a plus.

  • NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) required, NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) a plus.

  • At least 2 years working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required.

  • Intermediate skills, including Microsoft Office.

  • Valid and clean driver's license.

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)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees./hour

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