Recovery Peer Advocate

Regular Full-time

206 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY, US

Salary Range: $43,680.00 To $47,840.00 Annually

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Recovery Peer Advocate is an individual who uses their knowledge acquired through personal or professional experience related to substance use, to support the recovery goals of individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Recovery Peer Advocate:

• Engages with individuals who are considering changing behaviors and/or entering treatment, both onsite and in the community

• Provides outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery

• Engages with patients to attend treatment or other healthcare services as well as navigating treatment options; raise awareness of existing social and other support services.

• Provides non-clinical crisis support

• Develops recovery plans in collaboration with patient and completes all documentation required to meet standards and regulations

Qualified candidate will have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; must be CRPA certified or willing to complete CRPA-P requirements within 60-90 days; must be familiar with the targeted communities and must possess experience working with diverse patient populations, including but not limited to people with mental health and/or substance use concerns and individuals who are racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+, and individuals living with HIV; working knowledge of electronic medical records software (Medent), knowledge of medical terminology preferred but not required; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type: Full-time

Required Education: high school diploma or GED equivalent

Required Certification : must be CRPA certified or willing to complete CRPA-P requirements within 60-90 days

Required Experience: familiar with targeted communities and must have experience working with diverse patient populations; working knowledge of electronic medical records software and knowledge of medical terminology preferred but not required

This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from

• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year

• 403b with a generous company match

• Paid parking or monthly metro pass

• Professional development opportunities

• Paid lunch breaks

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.