At Phoenix Houses NY|LI, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person—and come from all fields.

We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House’ we believe in having fun along the way – embracing ‘progress not perfection’ as our journey continues.

Phoenix Houses NY|LI has an immediate opening for a full-time Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at our Brooklyn Community Recovery Center located in Brooklyn. The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate provides peer support services to the Center’s participants to encourage long-term recovery, holistic wellness, enhance recovery capital through connections with community-based supports, and referral to and engagement in substance abuse treatment services where appropriate. This position is a full-time grant funded position and the schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities:

Raise awareness of existing social and other support services
Facilitate non-clinical peer support or alumni groups
Conduct outreach to community members or community-based organizations to raise awareness about recovery and recovery resources
Help peers develop Recovery Plans, learn and practice new skills
Model effective coping skills, support another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services
Attend court and other system meetings as a support
Engage with individuals that are considering entering treatment, engage a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services
Engage an individual in continuing care services post-discharge.
Document services appropriately and engage patients in record-keeping as required by the grant.

Experience:

Minimum one year of experience providing peer support services

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) in good standing

Phoenix House conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.