Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employer-paid health insurance for you

Health insurance for dependents

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

Phoenix House of New York seeks a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to deliver non-clinical peer support and outreach, helping participants engage in recovery services and build recovery capital. You will support trainings, workshops, and credentialing efforts to advance CRPA skills and career growth.

The role involves outreach in Brooklyn/NYC, relationships with community partners, and travel as needed. A strong commitment to trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered care is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Peer Recovery Professional (CRPA, CRPA-P, CRC, CARC) in good standing or willing to credential within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing peer recovery support services.
• Ability to work evening hours Mon-Thurs 4-8pm and Saturdays 9a-3p; capable of travel as needed.

Aufgaben

• Raise awareness of existing social and other support services.
• Facilitate non-clinical peer support or alumni groups.
• Conduct street outreach to vulnerable populations including street homeless and active substance users.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with community-based organizations to raise awareness about recovery resources.
• Help peers develop Recovery Plans.
• Model effective coping skills.
• Support peers in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.
• Help peers self-monitor their progress.

Kenntnisse

Peer support

Bilingual

Crisis management

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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, provides peer support services to the Center’s participants to encourage long-term recovery, holistic wellness, enhance recovery capital through connections with community-based supports, and referral to and engagement in substance abuse treatment services where appropriate. The CRPA also provides support for the Center’s Training and Professional Development programming including groups, workshops, and trainings that support CRPA training program, obtaining CRPA certification, skills enhancement trainings, and vocational coaching.If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.***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:Raise awareness of existing social and other support services.Facilitate non-clinical peer support or alumni groups.Conduct street outreach to vulnerable and underserved populations including street homeless and active substance users.Initiate and maintain relationships with community-based organizations to raise awareness about recovery and recovery resources.Help peers develop Recovery Plans.Model effective coping skills.Support another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.Help peers self-monitor their progress.Job Details:Brooklyn Recovery Community Center - Brooklyn, NYFull Time-non-exemptSalary range $17.78 - $26.68.REQUIRED EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or equivalentLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCertified Peer Recovery Professional (CRPA, CRPA-P, CRC, CARC) in good standing or non-certified individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing peer recovery support services who will become credentialed within 3 months of hire.COMPETENCIES (KSAs)Technological ability to use multiple technological platforms (primarily web-based) to:Complete surveys to capture data.Create flyers and outreach materials.Build email distribution lists and send bulk emails.Bring established community partnerships, or have:the knowledge of community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to, target populationsthe skills to rapidly identify community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to target populations.the ability to make connections with community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to, target populations.Demonstrate teamwork through collegiality and collaborating to leverage all members obligations in providing night (Mon-Thurs 4-8pm) and weekend (Sat 9a-3p) coverage.Global and Cultural Awareness of marginalization, oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusivityCrisis Management skills aimed at working in a challenging and fluid work environment that is:trauma-informedjustice-informedholisticstrengths-basedcustomer-service orientedProficiency in two or more languages preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in an indoor office environment, in the offices of other community-based agencies, and outdoors in the community-at-large. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Reimbursed travel is required for this position to achieve the goal of assisting peers to engage in substance abuse treatment by meeting them in the community and providing travel training.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.