Location: Hauppauge, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 hour per week|Salary: $23.63/Hour

The Opportunity

FCA is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for THRIVE, Long Island's first recovery center dedicated to providing support, resources, and empowerment to individuals in recovery and their families.

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.
• In conjunction with Recovery Services Coordinator, recruit and train volunteers.
• Promote and assist in facilitation of special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Training Academy (minimum 28 hours).
• Knowledge of recovery and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficient in MS Word and database systems.
• Social media experience preferred.
• Experience in delivery of peer recovery services and supports preferred.
• Valid and clean driver's license.

Compensation

FCA offers competitive compensation within a supportive culture that values growth and opportunity. Final salary decisions are based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.