Part-Time Recovery Peer Advocate — Community Outreach

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will use lived experience to develop brief service plans, make referrals, and collaborate with counselors to connect clients to treatment and support services.

This role requires a high school diploma, CRPA certification, knowledge of treatment modalities, and a valid NY driver’s license; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification (CRPA or CRPA-P) is required.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment modalities.
• Relevant life experience.
• Bilingual capability – Spanish/English – preferred.
• Current, valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Utilize life experience to engage people, within the program and in the community, developing brief person-centered service plans and providing referrals to needed services.
• Assist counselors with referring clients to alternative levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Work collaboratively with Hospital Screening Brief Intervention and Referral Treatment Health Coaches to assess individuals’ needs and connect them to treatment and other support services across Suffolk County.
• Remain actively involved and follow up with individuals and/or families after their hospital discharge.
• Promote the Program through information, education and outreach to local communities, agencies and legal/medical professionals. Participate in community events, such as Narcan Trainings, Fairs and Forums.
• Collect data to assist reporting to funding sources. Document and report contacts to Program Director.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Substance use treatment knowledge

Education

High School or Equivalent

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification (CRPA or CRPA-P)

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will use lived experience to develop brief service plans, make referrals, and collaborate with counselors to connect clients to treatment and support services.

This role requires a high school diploma, CRPA certification, knowledge of treatment modalities, and a valid NY driver’s license; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.