Recovery Peer Advocate | Lived-Experience Support Coach

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare network in New York seeks a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to utilize lived experience to mentor clients in recovery. Responsibilities include providing peer support, facilitating self-help groups, and connecting clients to community resources. Candidates must possess a CRPA credential, a high school diploma, and at least one year of recovery experience. The position offers a salary between $45,000 and $50,000 based on experience and certification level.

Qualifications

• NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential required.
• Minimum 1 year of sustained recovery experience.
• 25 hours of supervision by qualified supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical peer mentorship to clients.
• Organize and facilitate self-help groups and peer-led activities.
• Maintain detailed documentation of peer support activities.

Skills

Lived experience with substance use disorder

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Active listening skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

A community healthcare network in New York seeks a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to utilize lived experience to mentor clients in recovery. Responsibilities include providing peer support, facilitating self-help groups, and connecting clients to community resources. Candidates must possess a CRPA credential, a high school diploma, and at least one year of recovery experience. The position offers a salary between $45,000 and $50,000 based on experience and certification level.