Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)The Certified Recovery Advocate shall work with the Residential Program Manager and other staff to help sustain an active recovery community. Qualifications: * Peers use their shared personal lived experience to promote client's recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities. * Participate with clients face-to-face in the Residences and in the community. * Some documentation of services provided is a component of this work. * Ability to model behavior consistent with the mission of Addictions Care Center of Albany. * Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Must work a flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends). Some travel required. * Other responsibilities/tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.Knowledge Required: * Successful recovery from addictions for at least three years preferred. * Peers must be certified Education Requirements: * At least one (1) year work experience in an OASAS licensed facility. * Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate-CRPA (substance use) and High School graduate or GED. * Current valid driver's license This position is full-time.