Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/peer Specialist - New York, United States - Christopher's Reason

Christopher's Reason
Christopher's Reason
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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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The primary function of a Certified Recovery Coach/Peer Specialist is facilitating outreach with individuals currently in a program or considering treatment.

Utilizing their recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience, peers boost individuals' engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery.

Please provide certificates and references along with your resume. Only Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/Peer Specialist's will be considered for this position. The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.


Responsibilities:


  • Conducting one on one peer support sessions
  • Facilitating peer support groups
  • Utilizing recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience
  • Serve as a mentor and role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery
  • Outreach to engage individuals currently in a program or considering treatment
  • Educating program participants about various modes of recovery
  • Conduct regular checkins with clients to monitor progress and offer encouragement
  • Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care for clients

Experience and Qualifications:


  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA
  • CRPA-Provisional, CRPA-P
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency
  • Previous experience working in the field of addiction recovery
  • Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation of client interactions and progress
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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