Certified Recovery Peer AdvocateLocation: Hauppauge, NY | Schedule: Full time 35/hours | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary: $22.64/HourThe Opportunity Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction? FCA is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for our Sherpa program, a 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, 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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) required, NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) a plus.
- At least 2 years working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required.
- Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office.
- Valid and clean driver's license
Compensation Information
- The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.
Additional Information
- Salary: $22.64/Hour
- This role is full-time (35 hours/week), nonexempt
- Location: Hauppauge
Benefits Information
- 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)
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees./hour