Recovery Peer Advocate: Mentorship & Wellness Plans

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Community, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.

The CRPA serves as a role model, mentor, and motivator to promote long-term recovery and non-clinical supports per treatment plans. Responsibilities include assisting clients in adjusting to their environment, developing recovery plans, facilitating nonclinical programs, and linking participants to community resources.

Qualifications

• CRPA or CRPA-P, required.
• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic about recovery.
• Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR certified.
• Capable of working in an electronic health record (EHR).
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to deliver services to a diverse client population in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to adjust to their environment and orientating new clients.
• Provide non-clinical guidance, support, and encouragement to all project participants, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
• Model recovery principles and decision-making skills; assist participants to identify strengths and help them take the lead in their recovery process.
• Participate in the development of recovery/wellness plans with assigned clients, educating program participants about various modes of recovery.
• Facilitate on-site nonclinical programs tailored to the interest of clients (support groups, educational groups, art therapy, book clubs, etc.).
• Escort participants to off-site appointments; assist in the navigation of health care and benefits systems; raising awareness of existing social and other support services.
• Discuss all concerns with the interdisciplinary team to inform interventions and treatment planning.
• Link participants to formal and informal recovery supports.
• Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
• Document clients encounters in electronic health record review with supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Conduct community visits and outreach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CRPA/CRPA-P

Interpersonal skills

Naloxone certified

First Aid CPR certified

EHR proficiency

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Diversity/inclusion focus

Job description

Argus Community, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.

The CRPA serves as a role model, mentor, and motivator to promote long-term recovery and non-clinical supports per treatment plans. Responsibilities include assisting clients in adjusting to their environment, developing recovery plans, facilitating nonclinical programs, and linking participants to community resources.