Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location: Hauppauge, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours per week| Status: Non-Exempt | Salary $24.73/hour The Opportunity 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 security. 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,SHERPAFamily 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. 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. Benefits Information 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr FCA Family & Children’s Association