Bilingual Recovery Peer Advocate

PROMESA R.H.C.F.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on delivering recovery-oriented interventions, promoting coping skills, relapse prevention, and group work in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed setting.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures client-centered care and continuity of services. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and CRPA certification (provisional accepted with later full certification).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification required; provisional accepted with 6 months to full.
• Must obtain Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain SUD training within 30 days of hire (if applicable).
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions for clients diagnosed with substance disorders.
• Help promote skills for coping and managing behavioral health symptoms.
• Provide relapse prevention planning.
• Conduct assessment and groups specific to substance use and dependency.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excellent computer skills

Organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification

Mandated reporter training

SUD training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acacia Network is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on delivering recovery-oriented interventions, promoting coping skills, relapse prevention, and group work in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed setting.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures client-centered care and continuity of services. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and CRPA certification (provisional accepted with later full certification).