RISE Peer Advocate

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 

At Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, we believe every person has the potential to create positive change in their life—and that the right support can make all the difference.

As a RISE Peer Advocate, you’ll be more than an employee. You’ll be a source of encouragement, connection, and hope for individuals and families navigating recovery. You’ll use your skills, experience, and compassion to help others discover resources, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

When you join Catholic Charities, you become part of a team that is deeply committed to strengthening our community. We consider it a privilege to do this work—and we love what we do.

As a RISE Peer Advocate, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by:

• Helping individuals and families navigate treatment options and connect with community resources.
• Providing substance use intervention services using evidence-based practices and programs.
• Scheduling and facilitating peer-support recovery meetings and groups.
• Helping individuals develop, maintain, and self-monitor their personal Recovery Plans.
• Modeling effective coping skills and encouraging peers to learn and practice new strategies.
• Building positive relationships that encourage growth, recovery, and independence.
• Collaborating with community agencies and organizations to promote services and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining required documentation, statistical reports, program evaluations, and other reporting requirements for OASAS, Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, and funding sources.

Hourly Pay: $16.50–$17.50/hour

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Friday: 12:00 PM–7:30 PM

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and passionate about supporting people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience working with diverse populations.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Why Catholic Charities?

We know that doing meaningful work is only part of the equation. Your well-being matters, too.

For benefit-eligible positions, we offer:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Generous paid time off—eligible employees can accrue up to 23 days off in their first year, based on their standard workday

A diverse and inclusive workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts on movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, and more

Employee referral bonuses

Ongoing training and professional development

Recognition and awards

Opportunities for career growth

A supportive, collaborative team culture

Your Application Matters

At Catholic Charities, hiring decisions are personal. That's why every application is reviewed by a member of our HR team or a trained hiring manager.

We take the time to get to know the people who want to join our team because the people behind our mission are what make our work possible.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can connect with people, support recovery, strengthen families, and make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Catholic Charities of Herkimer County as a RISE Peer Advocate and help us create brighter possibilities—one person, one connection, and one step forward at a time

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)