Position Details

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

The Opportunity

We are seeking an individual with lived experience for a Peer position for our SHERPA Program. SHERPA is a specially 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.
  • Demonstrate active listening, respectful motivational interviewing, and treatment of people as the strongest resource in their own recovery.
  • Educate participants about the reality and process of recovery, including options for treatment, harm reduction, and safety.
  • 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, community-based organizations, substance use treatment providers, and community support.
  • Document service utilization and outcomes with respect and confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required. Undergraduate degree a plus.
  • Must obtain NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) within 90 days of employment.
  • At least 2 years working in a substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required.
  • Intermediate computer skills required.
  • Valid NYS driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history.

Additional Information

ยท Salary: $24.73.hr

  • Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week), Non-Exempt.

Benefits Information

  • Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
  • 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

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.