What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position at Family and Children's Association?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for our Family Recovery Treatment Center (FTRC).
Responsibilities
Utilize "lived experience" to engage people from various settings into treatment. Provide support, encouragement and guidance in linking individuals to appropriate services.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with individuals.
- Follow-up on treatment recommendations and referrals made by clinical staff and assist with adherence to treatment appointments.
- Provide warm handoffs to treatment providers and/or recovery support services and other community resources as indicated in the treatment plan.
- Provide outreach, advocacy, mentoring and recovery support services to those seeking or sustaining recovery.
- Collect any necessary data to assist in reporting to program, agency, and/or funding sources.
- Document services in program EHR following requirements set by OASAS and Medicaid.
- Assume other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- H.S Diploma or Equivalent
- Completion of 30 hours CCAR- Recovery Coach Academy plus 16 hours peer ethics training
- Valid NYS driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history
- CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P eligible
Additional Information
Schedule:
Full Time, 35 hours per week. Some evening and nights.
Salary: $22.64-$23.64
Location: Hicksville
Benefits Include
- 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 (EAP)
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $23 - $24
