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Crisis Recovery Peer Advocate

2 months ago


Mineola, United States Family and Children's Association Full time

Crisis Recovery Peer Advocate

The Opportunity

We are seeking an individual with lived experience for a Peer position for our SHERPA Program.

SHERPA is a specially trained team of peer recovery coaches offering guidance to individuals and families navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment system. SHERPA provides recovery, harm-reduction, and crisis service linkage and emotional support based on the principles of hope, wellness, dignity, and choice.

Responsibilities

+ Engage people in strengths-based, trauma-informed peer support at the very beginning stages of their individual recovery plans.

+ Demonstrate active listening, respectful motivational interviewing, and treatment of people as the strongest resource in their own recovery.

+ Educate participants 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, community-based organizations, substance use treatment providers, and community support.

+ Document service utilization and outcomes with respect and confidentiality.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must obtain NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) within 90 days of employment.

+ Knowledge of recovery and community resources.

+ At least 2 years working in a substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required. Intermediate computer skills required.

+ Valid NYS driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history

Compensation Information

+ FCA is committed to a salary framework that aligns with our culture and values. The compensation range reflected is in alignment with our framework and individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Additional Information

+ Salary:$24.73.hr

+ Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week), Non-Exempt.

Benefits Information

+ Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time

+ 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

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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