Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and wel

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance and legal support

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to guide clients toward treatment and post-discharge continuing care.

This non-exempt, full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to support individuals on their path to recovery.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCEMinimum one year experience providing peer support services.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals to consider entering treatment.
• Encourage engagement in treatment or other healthcare services.
• Assist with continuing care services post-discharge.
• Develop treatment/recovery plans.
• Raising awareness of existing social and other support services.
• Model coping skills.
• Help clients apply for benefits.
• Accompany clients to court appearances and medical appointments.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support after hospitalization or incarceration.
• Identify strengths of participants and link to formal recovery supports.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship management

Ethical practices

Emotional intelligence

Professional boundaries

Crisis management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Global/cultural awareness

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.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:Hauppauge Residential - Hauppauge, NYFull Time-non-exemptSalary range $17.78 - $26.68REQUIRED 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.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.