Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location

Staten Island, NY | United States

Job description

Christopher's Reason is a substance use disorder facility that specializes in treating those who suffer from addiction. We are a fully operating OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient clinic located on the South Shore of Staten Island. We are equipped with a full medical, clinical, and peer support team. We also have a Recovery Community Living Center on site that operates 24/7. We are seeking an experienced Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/Peer Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate who is independent and self-motivated with familiarity and experience in the field of addiction. Please provide certificates and references along with your resume. Onlyified Recovery Coach/Peer Specialist’s will be considered for this position. The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting one on one peer support sessions.
• Facilitating peer support groups.
• Utilizing recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery.
• Outreach to engage individuals currently in a program or considering treatment.
• Educating program participants about various modes of recovery.
• Conduct regular check-ins with clients to monitor progress and offer encouragement.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA.
• CRPA-Provisional, CRPA-P.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Previous experience working in the field of addiction recovery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

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Salary

$16 - $19 per hour