Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (58740)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation, sick, personal time

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Phoenix House in Brentwood, NY is hiring a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support clients in making informed decisions and navigating continuing care post-discharge. This is a hybrid, full-time role based at the Brentwood clinic, with grant-funded status through Sept 30, 2028.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees and dependents, paid holidays, vacation, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with an individual to consider entering treatment.
• Engage a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services.
• Engage an individual in 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 appointments.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support after hospitalization or incarceration.
• Link participants to formal recovery supports.
• Educate participants about recovery modes.
• Travel training to use public transportation independently.
• Educate on medication-assisted treatment use.

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Ethical practices

Communication

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

Are 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.

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 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

At 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 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...

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, NY
• Full Time-non-exempt
• Salary range $47,000 - $50,000.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing

Required 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.

• 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 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