Peer Recovery Advocate

Job Details: Job Location: Recovery Program

• Staten Island, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.73Hourly, Job Shift: Day, SUMMARY: Provides support and follow-up to clients in our Recovery Program.

Responsibilities

Provide recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences. Document in Foothold EHR system the services provided to clients. Attends supervision with the supervisor once a week. Escort clients to appointments, as needed. Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations. Teach participants recovery skills, based on shared life experiences.

Help participants transition through the recovery process. Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports. Provide outreach to help participants connect with desired services. Link participants with needed community resources and treatment services. Provide peer mentoring services; co-facilitate groups and train clients in Narcan administration.

Engage and support clients in the Staten Island treatment court.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required. One year of recovery time and Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required. Experience with outreach and substance use disorder (SUD) clients. Must be willing to disclose lived experiences in mental health, substance abuse, and/or criminal justice. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.

Must be able to navigate the public transportation system. Experience with Foothold EHR system preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.