Certified Recovery Peer Advocate 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, primarily in a hospital emergency room setting following opiate overdose survival. + Demonstrate active listening, respectful motivational interviewing, and treatment of people as the strongest resource in their own recovery. + Educate survivors 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, SHERPA Family Peers, hospital staff, and substance use treatment providers and community support. + Document service utilization and outcomes with respect and confidentiality. Qualifications + High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree a plus. + NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) required, NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) a plus. + At least 2 years working in substance use or mental health recovery services as a provider or service recipient required. + Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office. 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. Additional Information + Salary: $24.73/Hour + This role is full-time (35 hours/week), nonexempt + Location: Hauppauge 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 <