Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate shall work with the Peer Outreach Coordinator and other staff to help sustain an active recovery community. The CRPA will work with the mobile recovery unit and serve as role model and or health coach for clients.

Qualifications:

• Provide outreach to clients in order to facilitate their engagement in services and offer additional supports so they can successfully participate in Medication Assisted Treatment and mobile services in the community.
• Providing health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements and daily living activities.
• Provide transportation for and accompany clients to medical and/or other appointments to facilitate their engagement and follow through as needed.
• Peers use their shared personal lived experience to promote client's recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.
• Some documentation of services provided is a component of this work.
• Must work a flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends). Some travel required.

Knowledge Required:

Successful recovery from addictions for at least three years preferred.

Peers must be certified.

Education Requirements:

At least one (1) year work experience in an OASAS licensed facility. .

Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (substance use) and High School graduate or GED.

Current valid driver's license.

Job Type: Full-time