Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Christopher’s Reason is an OASAS-licensed substance use disorder treatment facility providing outpatient treatment and recovery support services. Our Recovery Living Center provides a structured, safe, and supportive environment for clients working toward recovery.

We are seeking a reliable, responsible, compassionate, and self-motivated Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with experience or familiarity in the addiction recovery field. The ideal candidate will serve as a positive role model while providing support, structure, and encouragement to clients.

Please submit your resume, certifications, and references. Only certified CRPA/CRPA-P candidates will be considered. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide peer recovery support, encouragement, and accountability.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and substance-free environment.
• Build supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support clients with schedules, treatment attendance, appointments, meetings, and recovery activities.
• Monitor client activities and communicate concerns or changes in behavior to appropriate staff.
• Complete required shift notes, snapshots, group sheets, and other documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with recovery groups, life-skills activities, transportation, and community resources as assigned.
• Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and report safety or behavioral concerns promptly.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and case conferences as required.
• Follow OASAS regulations, Christopher’s Reason policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional (CRPA-P).
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience in addiction recovery or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish rapport while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.