Location: Bohemia | Schedule: Full Time, 35 hour per week Monday - Friday | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary Range:$24.73/hour

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction?

FCA is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for our Sherpa program, a 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, college degree a plus.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) required within 90 days of employment start date.
• At least 2 years working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or recipient required.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Valid and clean driver's license.

Compensation Information

The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

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)

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