Recovery Peer Advocate - Guide Lasting Recovery

Phoenix House; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House in Wainscott, NY is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to guide clients in choosing treatment and continuing care after discharge. The role emphasizes helping clients model coping skills and access community supports.

The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work environment focused on recovery and dignity for participants and their families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engaging clients to consider entering treatment.
• Encouraging attendance to treatment or other healthcare services.
• Engaging clients in continuing care post-discharge.
• Developing treatment/recovery plans.
• Raising awareness of social and other support services.
• Modeling coping skills.
• Assisting with applying for benefits.
• Accompanying clients to appointments and court appearances.
• Providing non-clinical crisis support and identifying client strengths.
• Linking participants to formal recovery supports.
• Educating about recovery options.
• Travel training to use public transportation independently.
• Education and support on medication-assisted treatment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship Management

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA)

Job description

Phoenix House in Wainscott, NY is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to guide clients in choosing treatment and continuing care after discharge. The role emphasizes helping clients model coping skills and access community supports.

The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work environment focused on recovery and dignity for participants and their families.