Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (58714)

Phoenix House of New York; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance for G

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support clients in a residential setting and help them pursue ongoing recovery. You will guide continuing care planning and connect participants with post-discharge resources.

Requires a High School diploma, CRPA certification, and at least one year of peer support experience. The role is full-time in East Hampton/Wainscott, NY with up to 50% travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence

Ethical Practices

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Crisis Management

Global and Cultural Awareness

Technical Capacity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Hampton Residential - Wainscott, NY 11975, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent, Salary Range: $17.78 - $24.75 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Floater, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Summary

About Us

Phoenix 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 Offer

Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

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.

Job Details

Wainscott Residential - East Hampton, NY

Full Time-non-exempt

Salary range $17.78 - $24.75

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing

Experience

• Minimum one year experience providing peer support services.

Competencies (KSA’s)

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The 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.