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Job description
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
The Certified Recovery Advocate shall work with the Residential Program Manager and other staff to help sustain an active recovery community.
Qualifications:
Peers use their shared personal lived experience to promote client's recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.
Participate with clients face-to-face in the Residences and in the community.
Some documentation of services provided is a component of this work.
Ability to model behavior consistent with the mission of Addictions Care Center of Albany.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Must work a flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends). Some travel required.
Other responsibilities/tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.
Knowledge Required :
Successful recovery from addictions for at least three years preferred.
Peers must be certified
Education Requirements :
At least one (1) year work experience in an OASAS licensed facility.
Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate-CRPA (substance use) and High School graduate or GED.
Current valid driver's license
This position is full-time. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
Who can apply
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