Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (56843)

Summary Under the supervision of the Program Director, provides peer support services to community members. This position is grant funded until September 30, 2028. Key Characteristics Person-centered and strength-based; helps individuals identify existing recovery capital and build future capital. Relationship-oriented, fostering trust, confidence, authenticity, and efficacy based on shared experience. Supports an individual in defining and directing their own treatment/recovery plan, backed by guidance, structure, support, and navigation assistance from a peer and a clinical team. Engages individuals in a timely and expeditious manner at critical points of recovery vulnerability and throughout various stages of the recovery process. Supports re-engagement of individuals back into appropriate supports and services promptly in event of recurrence of substance use. Engages individuals to consider entering treatment, attend treatment or other healthcare services, and continue care post-discharge. Develops treatment/recovery plans and raises awareness of existing social and other support services. Assists with applying for benefits and accompanies clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments. Provides non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration, and works with participants to identify strengths. Links participants to formal recovery supports and educates program participants about various modes of recovery. Provides travel training to use public transportation independently and education/support on medication-assisted treatment. Competencies (KSA’s) Ethical Practices Judgment Relationship Management Emotional Intelligence Empathy Professional Boundaries Global and Cultural Awareness Problem Solving Communication Teamwork Crisis Management Technical Capacity Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses/Certifications: Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) in good standing Required Experience: Minimum one year experience providing peer support services. Work Environment This job operates in an indoor office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position is hybrid/mobile and will be working between Suffolk County Jails, out in the community, as well as in an office at a Phoenix House facility. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix House