• THRIVE Housing Recovery Peer Advocate

    Family and Children's Association (Mineola, NY)


    THRIVE Housing Recovery Peer Advocate

     

    The THRIVE Housing Recovery Peer Advocate will provide recovery support services via coaching and group facilitation onsite at housing programs THRIVE has developed partnerships with. The majority of services will be provided in the field within the housing programs, addressing the needs of residents within the programs.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop strong working collaboration with staff at housing programs that Director has developed partnership with.

    + Identify in-home needs of residents within housing programs, and provide coaching and groups to meet these identified needs.

    + Identify community based supports, including events at THRIVE Recovery Centers, to connect residents with.

    + Develop and implement groups onsite at THRIVE Recovery Centers to engage residents in onsite services specific for their housing program.

    + Assist in developing plans for expanding the agency's presence within the housing programs.

    + Communicate with members of the team of new and important information that could support ongoing development of new programs within the agency.

    + Provide information and literature about the program to potential clients

    + Provide monthly reports for agency and agency partners

    Qualifications:

    + H.S Diploma or Equivalent

    + Completion of 30 hours CCAR- Recovery Coach Academy plus 16 hours peer ethics training

    + CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P eligible

    + Relevant life experience required which includes personal experience living with a disability, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served.

    + Familiarity with recovery skills, support services, and local community resources required

    + Valid and clean driver's license

     

    Compensation Information

     

    The competitive compensation range is reflected in FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience, while still allowing for growth opportunities.

     

    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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

     

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