The Opportunity

THRIVE (A center for Transformation, Healing, Recovery, Inspiration, Validation and Empowerment), Long Island's first recovery center, is a facility dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals in recovery and their family members. THRIVE is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.

Responsibilities

• Implement use of skills/needs assessment instrument with recoverees.
• Identify needs and skills of recoverees; persons in recovery (PIR).
• Assist in development of individual recovery plans with recoverees and monitor progress.
• In conjunction with recoverees, provide mentoring and identification of obstacles.
• Match recoverees with available skills and resources.
• In conjunction with recoveree and Recovery Services Coordinator, implement specific programs, groups and activities to meet attendee needs.
• Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers
• Promote and assist in facilitation of special events.
• Foster environment of cooperation, teamwork and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Training Academy (minimum 28 hours).
• Knowledge of recovery and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Valid and clean driver's license.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full Time, 35 hour per week

Salary: $23.62/Hour

Location: Riverhead

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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)

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