Crisis Recovery 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 required. Undergraduate degree a plus.
- Must obtain NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) within 90 days of employment.
- 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.
- **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.**_

Pay: $24.73 per hour

**Language**:

- Spanish (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Bohemia, NY 11716 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bohemia, NY 11716: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person