Position: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Program: The Recovery Center
Salary Range: $27.47/hr
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Advocate is responsible for providing support to clients of The Recovery Center, and for conducting outreach with the purpose of increasing referrals to the program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential duties of the Peer Advocate include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Act as an advocate and support self-advocacy
- Facilitate peer support groups
- Help clients develop recovery plans and monitor their progress in treatment
- Model effective coping skills
- Conduct outreach to increase program referrals
- Connect clients with resources related to housing, employment, medical treatment, etc.
- Accompany clients to appointments as needed
- Develop relationships by providing support and encouragement that will enhance client’s overall well-being
- Promote problem-solving and decision-making skills development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment
- Help to facilitate client engagement with community recovery
- Identify any problems in daily living skills, provides assistance and referrals
Qualifications/Requirements
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) approved by OASAS
- Minimum of 1 year working with a homeless population
- High School Diploma or HSE
- Bilingual or Multilingual a plus
All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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