Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; Brentwood (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in recovery within a hybrid setting across Suffolk County jails, community programs, and Phoenix House facilities. You will guide clients through admission, continuing care post-discharge, and help build coping skills while linking to benefits and supports.

The role requires CRPA certification, at least one year of peer support experience, and a high school diploma, with a compassionate, ethics-driven

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing required.
• Minimum one year experience providing peer support services required.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals to consider entering treatment.
• Engage clients to attend treatment or other healthcare services.
• Provide continuing care services post-discharge.
• Develop treatment/recovery plans.
• Raise awareness of existing social and other support services.
• Model coping skills.
• Assist with applying for benefits.
• Accompany clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Link participants to formal recovery supports.
• Educate program participants about various modes of recovery.
• Travel training – to use public transportation independently.
• Education and support on the use of medication-assisted treatment.

Skills

Ethical Practices

Judgment

Relationship Management

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Professional Boundaries

Global and Cultural Awareness

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Technical Capacity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

SummaryAre you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Phoenix House, you will guide and help clients make better decisions, continuing care services post-discharge which then in return helping them to model coping skills.If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.Please note: This position is grant funded until September 30, 2028.***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***About UsPhoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.What We OfferAt Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:(10) Paid HolidaysPaid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness timeMedical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per weekPet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insuranceA generous tuition reimbursement program403(b) retirement planCompetitive wages and more...You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:Engaging with an individual to consider entering treatment.Engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services.Engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge.Developing treatment/recovery plans.Raising awareness of existing social and other support services.Modeling coping skills.Assisting with applying for benefits.Accompanying clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments.Providing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. Working with participants to identify strengths.Linking participants to formal recovery supports.Educating program participants about various modes of recovery.Travel training – to use public transportation independently.Education and support on the use of medication-assisted treatment.Job Details:Hybrid, Brentwood Mental Health Clinic - Brentwood, NYFull Time-non-exemptSalary range $47,000 - $50,000.REQUIRED EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or Equivalent RequiredLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSRecovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standingREQUIRED EXPERIENCEMinimum one year experience providing peer support services.COMPETENCIES (KSA’s)Ethical PracticesJudgmentRelationship ManagementEmotional IntelligenceEmpathyProfessional BoundariesGlobal and Cultural AwarenessProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkCrisis ManagementTechnical CapacityWORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.This position is hybrid/mobile and will be working between Suffolk County Jails, out in the community, as well as in an office at a Phoenix House facility.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds