Family & Children's Association · 1 week ago
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Westbury, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.73/hr - $24.73/hr
2+ years expFamily & Children's Association is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for their Sherpa program, which provides guidance to individuals and families navigating the Substance Use Disorder treatment system. The role involves engaging individuals in peer support, educating them about recovery options, and facilitating connections to treatment and community resources.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Engage people in strengths-based, trauma-informed peer support at the very beginning stages of their individual recovery plans, primarily in a hospital emergency room setting following opiate overdose survival
Demonstrate active listening, respectful motivational interviewing, and treatment of people as the strongest resource in their own recovery
Educate survivors about the reality and process of recovery, including options for treatment, harm reduction, and safety
Provide systems advocacy and guidance to individuals as they navigate the substance use disorder treatment system
Provide warm handoffs to treatment providers and/or recovery support services and other community resources
Effectively communicate with family, SHERPA Family Peers, hospital staff, and substance use treatment providers and community support
Document service utilization and outcomes with respect and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) required
At least 2 years working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required
Intermediate skills, including Microsoft Office
Valid and clean driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor's degree a plus
NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) a plus
Benefits
Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
403(b); with generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Family & Children's Association
FCA has been devoted to protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Philip M. Mickulas, LCSW-R
President & CEO
Carla DeFrancisco
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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