Recovery Peer Advocate – Community-Based Support

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Professional to provide in‑person, community‑based support focused on rehabilitation and recovery.

You will work as part of an integrated team, visiting clients in their homes and community settings under NYS OASAS program guidelines. You will model recovery, share experiences, and help clients develop person‑centered plans while coordinating services with partners and support networks.

Qualifications

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-CRPA or CRPA-Provisional are required or preferred.
• CARC certification is highly valued.
• OASAS 30 Hour Recovery Coach and Peer Ethics Training is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person individualized support to individuals with mental health or substance use diagnoses.
• Acts as a role model, mentor, and advocate to prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Delivers strength-based rehabilitative and recovery-oriented services in the community.
• Builds trust and maintains relationships with clients in home and community settings.
• Assists clients with recovery plans aligned to care goals and community resources.
• Documents interactions and services for billing and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with staff and families to ensure integrated care and supports.

Skills

CRPA Certification

CARC Certification

Travel Availability

MS Office

Time Management

Independent Worker

Diversity Experience

Education

HS Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Professional to provide in‑person, community‑based support focused on rehabilitation and recovery.

You will work as part of an integrated team, visiting clients in their homes and community settings under NYS OASAS program guidelines. You will model recovery, share experiences, and help clients develop person‑centered plans while coordinating services with partners and support networks.