Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location: Westbury|Schedule: Full Time 35 hours per week| Salary:23.63/Hour


The Opportunity

The Young Adult Residences Recovery Coach provides peer-based recovery support to young adults ages 18-24 residing in recovery residences across Long Island. This role offers one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and on-site recovery support to promote stability, personal growth, and sustained recovery. Recovery Coaches assist participants in navigating early recovery, building life skills, and accessing social, vocational, and community resources.


Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching and on-site support to young adults residing in recovery residences, using lived experience and recovery-oriented practices.
  • Build trusting, supportive relationships that promote self-efficacy, accountability, and individualized pathways to recovery.
  • Assist participants in identifying strengths, needs, and goals, and support the development and progression of individualized recovery plans.
  • Support participants in developing life skills, social connections, and healthy routines that enhance housing stability and overall wellness.
  • Connect participants to community-based resources, including employment, education, treatment, healthcare, and social supports.
  • Collaborate with recovery residence staff and THRIVE team members to ensure coordinated, participant-centered care and communication.
  • Assist the Young Adult Residences Supervisor in the delivery of community-based workshops, recovery supports, and recovery-friendly social activities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, services provided, referrals, and outcomes in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
  • Participate in supervision, trainings, team meetings, and professional development to strengthen recovery coaching skills and program quality.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Provisional (CRPA-P) credential licensure required.
  • Knowledge of recovery principles, peer support best practices, and community resources.
  • Proficient computer skills with MS Office required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid and clean driver's license required.

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 PTO
  • 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.