Recovery Peer Advocate & Community Empowerment Coach

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in New York seeks a certified recovery peer advocate to support individuals by modeling recovery, providing advocacy, and coordinating services.

You will help clients identify coping skills, connect to housing, education, medical resources, and participate in treatment planning. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, safety, and community integration.

Qualifications

• Current CRPA certification or CRPA-Provisional by NY Certification Board is required.
• Medication assisted treatment training of at least 4 hours.
• Background checks and safeguarding clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as role model and delivers advocacy and support services to individuals.
• Assists individuals in identifying coping and crisis management skills.
• Interacts as a peer and helps identify areas needing support.
• Organizes self-help groups, teaches techniques, and builds support networks.
• Supports treatment planning and daily living, educational, social, and vocational goals.

Skills

advocacy

peer support

crisis management

community resources navigation

Education

CRPA certification

Job description

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in New York seeks a certified recovery peer advocate to support individuals by modeling recovery, providing advocacy, and coordinating services.

You will help clients identify coping skills, connect to housing, education, medical resources, and participate in treatment planning. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, safety, and community integration.