Certified Recovery Peer Advocate- CSEDNY

**Job Title:** Certified Recovery Peer Advocate **Job Summary:** The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate’s (CRPA) role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The CRPA serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The CRPA demonstrates an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. The CRPA provides non-clinical support services as identified in patient’s treatment or recovery plan. CRPAs also assist individuals the development of recovery plans, effective coping habits, and life skills for navigating recovery. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** - Assist clients to adjust to their environment and orientating new clients. - Provide non-clinical guidance, support, and encouragement to all project participants, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. - Model recovery principles and decision-making skills; assist participants to identify strengths and help them take the lead in their recovery process. - Participate in the development of recovery/wellness plans with assigned clients, educating program participants about various modes of recovery. - Facilitate on-site nonclinical programs tailored to the interest of clients (support groups, educational groups, art therapy, book clubs, etc.). - Escort participants to off-site appointments; assist in the navigation of health care and benefits systems; raising awareness of existing social and other support services. - Discuss all concerns with the interdisciplinary team to inform interventions and treatment planning. - Link participants to formal and informal recovery supports. - Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers. - Document clients encounters in electronic health record review with supervisor on a weekly basis. - Conduct community visits and outreach. - Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications/Criteria:** - CRPA or CRPA-P, required - Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic about recovery - Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR certified - Capable of working in an electronic health record (EHR). - Strong computer and organizational skills - Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals on their recovery journey - Effective communication and collaboration abilities - Ability to deliver services to a diverse client population in an urban setting **Education:** - High School Diploma or G.E.D, required.