Rochester Regional Health · 2 months ago
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate [Full Time]
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $21.25/hrRochester Regional Health is focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services, and they are seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. The role involves supporting pregnant and postpartum women in their recovery from opioid use disorder by working closely with them to develop personalized recovery plans and providing advocacy and education throughout their treatment process.
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Responsibilities
Meets regularly with the patient 1:1 to provide direct coaching, education and advocacy in linking, engaging and retaining patients in services identified in the Recovery Plan
Acts as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering patients in order to promote long term recovery
Ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries and ethical standards at all times
Serves as a point of contact when patients are at risk for relapse
Participates in On Call Services as needed
Assists in implementing treatment plans
Has a good working knowledge of the patient’s recovery plans and works to help the patient and their family follow the treatment plans
Assist patient in identifying personal interests, goals, and strengths to increase successful treatment outcomes
Assist patient in identifying barriers that may interfere with their recovery progress, and work with the patient to develop strategies to overcome identified barriers
Assists the patient in remembering doctor’s or service organization appointments. Follow up with and engage patients who are experiencing barriers to attending appointments
Helps the patient to understand how services will assist them in remaining in recovery
Participates as an active member of the treatment team
Attends and participates in treatment team meetings
Works as an advocate for the patient in team meetings and provides information about the patient’s ability to follow treatment plans in day to day life
Travel among several different sites within the St. Lawrence Health Systems as well as the community or the patient’s home
Peers may also be utilized in substance use, mental health, primary care and emergency care as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED
CRPA, or CRPA-Provisional required
Valid NYS Drivers License required
Reliable transportation required
Peer Ethics Training Course
Application must complete 500 hours of work experience, including 25 hours of supervision within 6 months
Schedule IC&RC Exam upon completion of work experience and receive passing grade
Maintain current certification status
Training or education in trauma-informed service
Company
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health provides integrated health services.
Founded in 1847
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
New York State Department of HealthMother Cabrini
2025-12-12Grant· $15M
2024-02-27Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Richard Davis
CEO
Recent News
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