Recovery Support Counselor and Peer Advocate

SEAFIELD SERVICES INC; Village of Westhampton Beach (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

Retirement Program (401k)

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A substance abuse recovery service provider in Westhampton Beach is seeking a qualified individual to support those in treatment and recovery from substance abuse disorders. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring respectful treatment of clients, providing non-clinical support, and educating staff on recovery trends. A high school diploma and completion of mandated training in recovery advocacy are required for this full-time or part-time role that offers a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P Eligible.
• Completion of necessary training in advocacy and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in treatment of and recovery from substance abuse disorders.
• Document services using EMR.
• Educate staff on recovery trends.
• Outreach to reinforce treatment importance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Knowledge of addiction and recovery

EMR documentation and presentation skills

Proficient in computer usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

EMR systems

Job description

A substance abuse recovery service provider in Westhampton Beach is seeking a qualified individual to support those in treatment and recovery from substance abuse disorders. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring respectful treatment of clients, providing non-clinical support, and educating staff on recovery trends. A high school diploma and completion of mandated training in recovery advocacy are required for this full-time or part-time role that offers a range of benefits.