Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location: Westbury, NY | Schedule: 35 hours per week | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary:23.63/Hour



FCA is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) to join the THRIVE team, 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
  • Match recoverees with available skills and resources.
  • Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers.
  • Promote and assist in facilitation of special events.


Qualifications

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

Compensation

  • 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

  • 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.